Blood Report
The Data,
Explained.
Every panel we run. Every marker we measure. A plain-language guide to what your blood is actually telling us — and why it matters for how you age, perform, and recover.
Why Bloodwork
Your blood doesn't lie. Most diagnostics do.
Standard annual checkups are designed to catch disease — not optimise function. They miss the territory between "clinically normal" and "genuinely well". Our panels are engineered for that gap: the zone where energy drops, recovery slows, and performance quietly erodes before anything shows on a standard screen.
We measure the markers that matter to a body that isn't just surviving, but being used at a high level. The data doesn't change what's happening inside you. It just gives you the information to act on it.
The Process
From draw to data in 3 steps
STEP 01
Fasted Sample Draw
You arrive at our draw point fasted (8–12 hours, before 10:00 AM). A phlebotomist collects a single venous blood sample. The whole appointment takes under 10 minutes.
STEP 02
SANAS-Accredited Analysis
Your sample is processed at an Ampath-affiliated lab — one of South Africa's most rigorous diagnostic networks. Results are generated with clinical-grade precision, not consumer-grade estimation.
STEP 03
Interpreted Report
You receive your full results within 48 hours. Each value is accompanied by your reference range and, where relevant, a protocol recommendation — not just a number in isolation.
The Panels
What each protocol measures
Select a panel below to explore every marker — what it tests, and why it matters for performance and longevity.
The Core Health Panel is your physiological baseline. It maps the systems your body depends on daily — blood sugar regulation, organ function, inflammation, and electrolyte balance. If you've never had a comprehensive screen, this is where you start. If you have, this is how you track drift over time.
Key Data Points
Electrolytes & Glucose
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Fasting Glucose
Electrolytes govern cellular hydration, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction. Fasting glucose is the primary early signal for insulin resistance — a driver of metabolic disease, cognitive decline, and accelerated ageing.
HbA1c Glycaemic Marker
3-month average blood glucose (glycated haemoglobin)
A single fasting glucose reading is a snapshot. HbA1c is the documentary — it reflects your average blood sugar over 90 days, exposing sustained glycaemic stress that single readings miss entirely.
High-Sensitivity CRP
Systemic inflammatory load (hs-CRP)
Chronic low-grade inflammation is implicated in cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, joint deterioration, and blunted recovery from training. hs-CRP is the most sensitive blood-based inflammatory marker available at this level of clinical testing.
Liver & Kidney Function
ALT, AST, GGT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Creatinine, eGFR, Urea
Your liver processes every substance you ingest — food, supplements, medication. Your kidneys filter your entire blood volume several times a day. This panel verifies both are operating with enough reserve to sustain a high-demand lifestyle.
The Male Hormone Panel maps your full endocrine axis — not just testosterone in isolation, but the entire signalling cascade that governs energy, lean mass, libido, mood, and long-term prostate health. Standard GP testosterone tests are usually total testosterone only. This panel gives you the full picture: free, bioavailable hormone alongside the upstream signals that determine how your body produces and manages it.
Key Data Points
17-β Oestradiol & FSH
Primary oestrogen + Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Oestradiol is not just a female hormone — in men it is critical for bone density, cardiovascular function, and cognitive performance. FSH reflects testicular reserve and pituitary health. Both sit upstream of testosterone in the HPG axis.
LH & Free Testosterone
Luteinising Hormone + bioavailable testosterone fraction
LH is the pituitary signal that triggers testosterone production. Free testosterone — not total — is what your body actually uses. SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) can trap testosterone, making total numbers misleadingly normal while free levels are functionally low.
PSA & Prostate Markers
Prostate Specific Antigen + DHEA-S
PSA is a non-negotiable annual screen for men over 35 using any performance or testosterone-supporting protocol. DHEA-S is an adrenal androgen that reflects the broader hormonal reserve and declines significantly with age and chronic stress.
Endocrine Mapping
Full hormonal axis interpretation
These markers aren't read in isolation — they form a pattern. Elevated LH with low testosterone suggests primary hypogonadism. Low LH with low testosterone suggests secondary, potentially pituitary-origin. The pattern dictates the protocol.
The Female Hormone Panel captures the full reproductive and metabolic hormone picture. Female endocrine health is cyclical and context-dependent — a value that's optimal on day 3 of a cycle may be pathological on day 21. This panel, combined with appropriate cycle timing, gives clinically meaningful data across the key axes: oestrogen, progesterone, androgens, and pituitary signalling.
Key Data Points
17-β Oestradiol
Primary active oestrogen
Drives bone density, cardiovascular protection, brain function, skin integrity, and mood regulation. Both deficiency and excess are clinically significant — low oestradiol accelerates bone loss; relative excess (without progesterone balance) increases certain cancer risks.
Progesterone
Luteal phase hormone / oestrogen counterbalance
Progesterone is calming, pro-sleep, and anti-inflammatory. Low progesterone relative to oestrogen — a pattern often called oestrogen dominance — is associated with PMS, anxiety, heavy cycles, and impaired fertility. Most standard panels skip it entirely.
FSH & LH
Pituitary hormones governing the ovarian cycle
FSH rises with age and diminishing ovarian reserve — it is the earliest signal of perimenopause. The FSH:LH ratio offers insight into cycle regularity and PCOS risk. Both are time-sensitive markers that must be interpreted against cycle day.
Free Testosterone & DHEAS
Bioavailable androgens (incl. SHBG)
Women produce and require testosterone for libido, energy, lean tissue maintenance, and cognitive sharpness. SHBG binding reduces availability. DHEAS reflects adrenal androgen output — an often-overlooked driver of fatigue and mood in high-performing women.
The Cleared for Peptides Panel is the most comprehensive screen we offer — designed for individuals entering or already on peptide, longevity, or high-performance supplementation protocols. It combines the full Core Health suite with advanced IGF-1 signalling, insulin resistance quantification, and a complete thyroid axis read. Before initiating any peptide protocol, this data is not optional.
Key Data Points
Full Core Health Suite
Everything in the Core Health panel (see above)
A metabolic, hepatic, and renal baseline is mandatory before initiating any peptide or hormonal protocol. Organ function data determines clearance capacity and informs safe dosing windows.
Insulin & HOMA Index
Fasting insulin + HOMA-IR (insulin resistance score)
HOMA-IR = (fasting glucose × fasting insulin) ÷ 22.5. It is the gold-standard calculation for insulin resistance — far more sensitive than glucose alone. Many GH-axis peptides influence insulin sensitivity directly; a pre-protocol baseline is essential.
Full Thyroid Panel
TSH, Free T3, Free T4
TSH alone (the standard GP test) misses conversion dysfunction. T4 is the storage form; T3 is the active hormone. Many individuals with "normal" TSH have impaired T4→T3 conversion — presenting as fatigue, cold intolerance, and blunted recovery. This three-marker panel reveals the full axis.
IGF-1 Growth Markers
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1
IGF-1 is the primary downstream mediator of growth hormone — and the most clinically meaningful proxy for GH axis activity in blood. It drives cellular repair, lean tissue synthesis, and metabolic rate. It is both a longevity marker and the key safety checkpoint for any GH-stimulating peptide.
Interpreting Results
How to read your report
Reference Range
Inside the range ≠ optimal
Lab reference ranges are designed to flag pathology — they're built from population averages, including sedentary and metabolically compromised individuals. A result at the bottom of "normal" for testosterone or thyroid function can still represent significant functional impairment for a high-performing individual.
Flagged Values
A flag is a starting point
Results outside range require context — a single marker rarely tells the full story. Elevated hs-CRP alongside low ferritin tells a different story than elevated hs-CRP with elevated testosterone. We read patterns, not isolated numbers. Your report is a conversation starter, not a final diagnosis.
Trends Over Time
Direction matters more than snapshot
A single blood draw is a data point. Two draws three months apart is a trend. We recommend bi-annual screening on the Core Health panel and quarterly on hormone panels for anyone on an active protocol. Tracking your own trajectory — not just comparing to a static range — is where the real value lives.
Pre-Draw Protocol
Fasting requirements
Accurate metabolic markers depend on a clean fasted state. Not following the protocol introduces variables into glucose, lipid, and insulin readings that can obscure real clinical signals — or generate false ones. Here is exactly what you need to do before your appointment.
Ready to run the numbers?
Select your panel, arrive fasted, and have your full diagnostic report within 48 hours. Your biology doesn't wait — neither should your data.
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