Performance Optimisation Foundation
The performance blood test Kingston active adults book without a referral: an entry-tier, 10-marker panel for all adults, from runners and gym-goers to swimmers, cyclists and weekend athletes. It checks the same 10 markers for everyone, covering blood health, lipids, iron stores, inflammation, omega 3/6 balance, mineral status and key B-vitamins, with each result interpreted against the appropriate reference range for you. For sex-specific hormone, thyroid and metabolic markers, athletes can upgrade to the Women's or Men's Performance Optimisation Blood Test - Advanced.
Reviewed by Dr Maryam Attarzadeh, Medical Director, KONCEPT® Medical Clinic. GMC 8193218. Reviewed on 13 May 2026.
Foundation is the shared entry point for any active adult - the 10 markers that determine training capacity, recovery and cardiometabolic resilience. The sex-specific Advanced tiers add the female or male hormone profile, full thyroid, cortisol, DHEA-S, Creatine Kinase and HbA1c.
10 markers, for all adults. Blood health, lipids, iron, B-vitamins, omega 3/6, minerals and inflammation.
Everything in Foundation plus the female hormone, thyroid and recovery profile. £50 higher than Men's because the female hormone profile is longer.
Everything in Foundation plus the male hormone, thyroid and recovery profile.
The same 10 markers for every active adult. These are the building blocks of training capacity, recovery and cardiometabolic resilience - and the ones most often out of range in people who train hard but feel flat. The same panel is right for every active adult; the differences between male and female physiology are addressed at the Advanced tier below.
Full Blood Count gives haemoglobin, red and white cell counts and platelets - the baseline picture of oxygen-carrying capacity and immune status. ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) is a sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation that is often raised in over-trained or under-recovered athletes.
The biochemistry profile covers liver enzymes, kidney function, glucose and electrolytes - the baseline of metabolic health. HDL and LDL cholesterol (with calculated non-HDL) screen for the cardiometabolic patterns that affect endurance, recovery and long-term cardiovascular risk in active adults - including very lean endurance athletes who can paradoxically run high LDL.
Ferritin is the single most common training-limiting deficiency, especially in distance runners, female endurance athletes and any active person on a low-meat diet. Red Cell Folate measures longer-term folate stores rather than just recent intake. Active Vitamin B12 captures the bioavailable fraction (more sensitive than total B12). Together these three explain most cases of unexplained fatigue, low energy and stalled training adaptation.
CRP picks up systemic inflammation - chronic high CRP suggests over-training, under-recovery or sub-clinical illness. Omega 3 / Omega 6 ratio shows whether your dietary fat balance is supporting recovery and joint health or driving inflammation. The Mineral Screen (zinc, magnesium and selenium) covers the trace minerals most often depleted in active adults, all of which are required for muscle function, recovery, immune resilience and thyroid co-factor support.
Iron stores, vitamin B12, folate, inflammation, omega 3/6 balance, lipids and the FBC are the same markers worth checking for every active adult. Each result is interpreted by the doctor against the appropriate reference range for you. They answer the same questions for any active adult: is your blood health, recovery, inflammation and cardiometabolic baseline where it should be?
That is why the Foundation panel sits at a single URL and a single price - £575 all-in for the same 10 markers regardless of who you are.
Hormones, thyroid function and recovery biochemistry diverge dramatically between male and female physiology - and they are what determines whether you adapt to training, recover between sessions, hold lean mass and maintain energy across a cycle, training block or season.
For women, that means the full female hormone profile (testosterone, SHBG, oestradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH, prolactin), the full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3), morning cortisol, DHEA-S, Creatine Kinase and HbA1c - markers that are deeply sensitive to menstrual cycle phase, hormonal contraception, perimenopause and overtraining.
For men, optimisation means total and free testosterone, SHBG, oestradiol, the full thyroid panel, morning cortisol, DHEA-S, Creatine Kinase and HbA1c - markers that respond to age, training load, recovery, sleep and body composition in male-specific patterns.
If you want to monitor training health, Foundation is the right entry point. If you want to optimise performance - and especially if you are training competitively, in perimenopause, on testosterone replacement, or feel that your training is not converting to results - upgrade to the sex-specific Advanced tier below.
Runners (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon), cyclists, swimmers, triathletes - anyone training for distance or volume where ferritin and inflammation matter most.
Weight lifters, Crossfitters, calisthenics and bodybuilding - where lipids, recovery, omega balance and mineral status drive adaptation and joint health.
Group classes, reformer Pilates, hot yoga, barre and Hyrox - a baseline for active adults who want to stay healthy without elite training volumes.
Post-illness, post-injury, postpartum returners, and active over-40s who want to know what changed before stepping back into volume.
Marathon, triathlon, charity ride, hike or expedition prep - make sure deficiencies and inflammation are not undermining months of training.
You train, sleep and eat well, but recovery is slowing, sessions feel harder, motivation is dropping. Foundation is the diagnostic starting point.
Online, in person at the clinic, or added during a GP consultation. Each request is reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors for clinical appropriateness.
An experienced practitioner takes your samples in-clinic. Fast for 8 to 12 hours beforehand because the panel includes a lipid profile. Avoid heavy training in the 24 hours before the test - intense exercise raises CRP and CK temporarily and can mask your true baseline.
Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory. Iron studies and the FBC are run together so the report can distinguish true deficiency from inflammation-masked deficiency.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days. A short outcome note from the doctor with your next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected. If a specific test takes longer you will be informed in advance.
These are genuine reviews from patients who had blood drawn at KONCEPT®, drawn from Google and our verified-patient reviews. The same themes recur: a calm, professional, unhurried experience and a fast results turnaround.
"I went in for a blood test a couple days ago which was such a smooth and pleasant experience & I received my results back the next day! A super quick turn over time which is just what I needed."
"I came here for some blood tests and travel vaccinations. Really impressed by the blood test results turnaround, came in a couple days. As a Kingston local it's great to have the clinic in easy reach!"
"I came to KONCEPT medical clinic for a blood test. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, and made me feel at ease straight away. It was quick, professional and I didn't feel rushed. Would definitely recommend."
"I went for a blood test at KONCEPT medical clinic. It was quick, easy, and everyone was super friendly. Really smooth process."
Genuine reviews from our Google Business Profile and verified-patient reviews. Individual experiences vary; results are typically returned within 2 to 5 working days.
Yes. The Foundation panel is intentionally for all adults - the same 10 markers for every active adult, whatever your sex. The markers chosen (FBC, ESR, biochemistry profile, HDL/LDL cholesterol, ferritin, CRP, omega 3/6, mineral screen, B9 red cell folate and active B12) answer the same questions for any active adult, and each result is interpreted against the appropriate reference range for you. For optimal performance results - especially around hormones, thyroid function and metabolic markers - male and female bodies need different markers. That is where the Women's or Men's Performance Optimisation Blood Test - Advanced comes in.
Anyone who trains regularly and wants a clinical baseline. Runners, cyclists, swimmers, gym-goers, weight-lifters, Crossfitters, yoga and Pilates practitioners, weekend hikers, returners to exercise, parents getting back into fitness, and active over-40s monitoring their training load. Also useful as a starting point for anyone preparing for an event who wants to make sure deficiencies and inflammation are not undermining their training.
FBC alone tells you about red and white cells but misses the most common training-limiting factors. Low ferritin, sub-optimal B12 or folate, chronic low-grade inflammation (high CRP), an out-of-balance omega 3/6 ratio, low minerals and dyslipidaemia all reduce energy, recovery and adaptation - and they often co-exist. Testing the cluster together avoids the common scenario of correcting ferritin but missing a vitamin or inflammation contributor that is dragging recovery down.
Upgrade if your goal is performance optimisation rather than baseline screening. The Women's Performance Optimisation Blood Test - Advanced adds Vitamin D, full thyroid (TSH, FT4, FT3), HbA1c, morning cortisol, DHEA-S, Creatine Kinase and the full female hormone profile - total testosterone, SHBG, oestradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH and prolactin. The Men's version adds the same Vitamin D, full thyroid, HbA1c, cortisol, DHEA-S and CK, plus total and free testosterone, SHBG and oestradiol. The doctor will recommend the upgrade if your Foundation results suggest a deeper picture or if you tell us at booking that optimisation rather than screening is the goal.
Most results are returned within 2 to 5 working days. If a specific test takes longer, you will be informed in advance.
No. You can book online, in person at the clinic, or add the panel during a GP consultation at KONCEPT®. The doctor reviews each request for clinical appropriateness before the blood draw.
Stay well hydrated on the day. The Foundation panel includes a lipid profile so an 8 to 12 hour fast before the blood draw is recommended for the most accurate cholesterol numbers. Avoid heavy training in the 24 hours before the test - intense exercise temporarily raises CRP, CK and inflammatory markers and can give a misleadingly elevated baseline. If you take any supplements (especially biotin and high-dose vitamins), mention them at booking so the doctor can interpret your results in context.
All tests are reviewed before and after the test by one of our GMC-registered doctors. A short outcome note with a next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected. If results are normal, no further action is needed. If anything requires attention, the doctor will recommend supplementation, dietary adjustments, an upgrade to the Women's or Men's panel, or a follow-up GP consultation - either with your NHS GP or with one of our GPs at KONCEPT® (a £149 consultation fee applies if you choose KONCEPT®).
Yes. If your Foundation results suggest a deeper workup is needed - or if you decide you want the full optimisation picture - the doctor will recommend the Women's or Men's Performance Optimisation Blood Test - Advanced and you can add the additional markers without repeating the ones already done. A second £39 administration fee applies to the upgrade booking.
A single administration fee that covers your whole visit, charged once per visit and never per test, however many tests you book. The all-in Foundation panel price of £575 already includes it.
46 to 48 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UW. KONCEPT® Medical Clinic is located opposite Kingston station. Parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
Endurance ferritin, training-related hair shedding, perimenopause performance decline, post-injury return to training, or simply a Wellwomen / GP appointment - the Foundation panel pairs with several adjacent KONCEPT® services depending on what your results show.
Book the Foundation panel today for £575 all-in. Doctor-reviewed in Kingston upon Thames. Upgrade to the sex-specific Advanced tier any time if you want the full optimisation picture.
Serving Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, Wimbledon, Richmond, Teddington and New Malden.
*Most results are returned within 2 to 5 working days; some specialist markers take longer and will be flagged at booking. The Performance Optimisation Foundation Blood Test is a screening tool to support clinical decision-making and does not replace clinical assessment. KONCEPT® is a registered trademark of KONCEPT® Medical Clinic.