Muscle & Performance Panel
Muscle & Performance Panel
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How it Works
Please choose the most relevant stage you are at with your health programme.
All tests require a blood draw. Please choose clinic or mobile phlebotomy.
Tailored monitoring for muscle growth, strength, and
athletic performance. Choose Baseline, During, or Post stage.
This goal-oriented panel supports individuals focused on
muscle growth and athletic performance. Select the stage that best matches
where you are in your programme.
What Tests Are Included
Baseline - Establishes your starting point for muscle growth, strength gains and athletic performance.
Full Blood Count (Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Red Blood Cell Count, White Blood Cell Count, Platelet Count) — Provides baseline oxygen-carrying capacity and immune status to support training intensity and recovery.
Liver Function Tests (ALT, AST, ALP, Bilirubin, Albumin) — Assesses liver health, which is vital for processing training stress, protein metabolism, and recovery.
Kidney Function (eGFR, Creatinine, Urea) — Ensures kidneys are handling the increased workload from intense training and higher protein intake.
Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) — Measures cardiovascular and energy-storage health for sustained training performance.
Blood Sugar & Insulin Markers (Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin) — Evaluates nutrient partitioning and energy availability for muscle building and performance.
hs-CRP — Measures baseline inflammation that can limit recovery and training progress.
Full Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3) — Assesses thyroid function, which controls metabolism, energy levels, and training capacity.
IGF-1 — Key growth factor linked to muscle hypertrophy, repair, and overall anabolic response.
Testosterone (total) — Primary anabolic hormone baseline for muscle growth, strength, and performance.
Estradiol (oestrogen) — Checks baseline estrogen levels, as elevated estrogen from aromatization can impact body composition and recovery.
CK (Creatine Kinase) — Marker of muscle damage and breakdown; important baseline for monitoring training stress and recovery.
During Monitoring - Tracks how your body is responding and adapting while actively building muscle and improving performance.
Full Blood Count (Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Red Blood Cell Count, White Blood Cell Count, Platelet Count) — Monitors oxygen delivery and immune function under heavy training load.
Liver Function Tests (ALT, AST, ALP, Bilirubin, Albumin) — Evaluates how the liver is managing increased training stress and metabolic demand.
Kidney Function (eGFR, Creatinine, Urea) — Ensures kidneys are coping with higher protein intake and training volume.
Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) — Tracks cardiovascular health as training intensity increases.
Blood Sugar & Insulin Markers (Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin) — Monitors nutrient uptake and energy availability during muscle-building phases.
hs-CRP — Tracks inflammation levels that affect recovery between training sessions.
Full Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3) — Checks whether thyroid function is supporting elevated energy needs and metabolic rate.
IGF-1 — Monitors growth hormone activity and its effectiveness in promoting muscle hypertrophy and repair.
Testosterone (total) — Tracks anabolic hormone levels during the cycle.
Estradiol (oestrogen) — Monitors estrogen balance to prevent unwanted side effects from aromatization.
CK (Creatine Kinase) — Tracks muscle damage and breakdown to assess training stress and recovery efficiency.
Cortisol — Monitors stress hormone levels, as excessive cortisol can break down muscle and impair recovery.
Prolactin — Helps detect hormonal shifts that may impact recovery and performance.
Post Monitoring - Evaluates how well your body has recovered and returned to healthy baseline after your muscle-building programme.
Full Blood Count (Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Red Blood Cell Count, White Blood Cell Count, Platelet Count) — Confirms oxygen transport and immune function have normalised.
Liver Function Tests (ALT, AST, ALP, Bilirubin, Albumin) — Verifies liver recovery from training stress and metabolic workload.
Kidney Function (eGFR, Creatinine, Urea) — Ensures kidney function has returned to normal.
Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) — Checks cardiovascular markers have stabilised.
Blood Sugar & Insulin Markers (Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin) — Assesses nutrient partitioning has returned to baseline.
hs-CRP — Confirms inflammation has decreased back to normal range.
Full Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3) — Verifies thyroid function and energy regulation are stable.
IGF-1 — Checks growth hormone-related markers have returned to normal levels.
Testosterone (total) — Confirms anabolic hormone levels have recovered.
Estradiol (oestrogen) — Checks that estrogen levels have returned to a healthy balanced range.
CK (Creatine Kinase) — Confirms muscle damage markers have returned to normal, indicating successful recovery.
Cortisol — Assesses whether stress response has normalised.
Prolactin — Confirms hormonal balance has been fully restored post-cycle.
Why Consider This Panel?
Provides clear, stage-specific insight into hormone levels,
muscle damage, and recovery markers to support muscle growth and athletic
performance goals.
Additional Information
Turnaround Time: Usually 24 hours from receipt at lab
Sample Type: Venous blood draw
Fasting: Recommended for accurate results
Important Notice:
This is a laboratory testing service only. We provide blood
test results with standard reference ranges. We do not interpret results,
provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or offer guidance. All results
should be reviewed with a qualified healthcare professional.