Bloody Good

Athlete Performance Panel

Type

Blood Testing

Duration

30 min

Results

5 days

Elite-level biomarker analysis used by professional athletes and Olympic teams. Covers performance, recovery, hormones, and metabolic health markers.

The Bloody Good Athlete Performance Panel is an elite-level blood test designed for serious athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone training at high intensity. It goes well beyond standard bloodwork to cover the markers that directly impact athletic performance: iron studies and ferritin (critical for oxygen transport and endurance), full hormone panel (testosterone, cortisol, DHEA-S — the key drivers of recovery and adaptation), inflammatory markers (hsCRP, ESR), vitamin D (essential for bone health and muscle function), and a comprehensive metabolic panel. The panel is used by professional athletes and Olympic teams to fine-tune training, recovery, and nutrition strategies. Results come with detailed reference ranges optimized for athletic performance, not just general population norms.

Key Details

Focus
Athletic performance and recovery
Markers
50+ biomarkers
Hormones
Testosterone, cortisol, DHEA-S
Iron Studies
Full panel including ferritin
Inflammation
hsCRP + ESR
Sample Type
Blood draw at partner lab
Results
2–5 business days
Used By
Professional athletes & Olympic teams

Who Is This For?

Professional and amateur athletes wanting to optimize training and recovery. Runners, cyclists, CrossFitters, and strength athletes experiencing unexplained fatigue, poor recovery, or performance plateaus. Weekend warriors training 4+ days per week who want data-driven insights. Coaches and trainers looking for objective markers to guide programming and nutrition.

What's Included

Iron studies including ferritin (oxygen transport and endurance capacity)
Full hormone panel: testosterone, cortisol, DHEA-S, estradiol
Inflammatory markers: hsCRP, ESR
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
Vitamin D, B12, and folate
Liver and kidney function panels
Lipid panel and metabolic markers
Thyroid function (TSH, FT4, FT3)

Preparation Required

Fasting for 10–12 hours is recommended for accurate metabolic and lipid results. Avoid intense training 24 hours before the blood draw — post-exercise inflammation can skew results. Morning draws are ideal for accurate hormone and cortisol levels. Hydrate well before the appointment. The blood draw takes approximately 10 minutes at a partner pathology collection center.

Frequently Asked Questions