Wellness

Basic Elite Sports Bundle

The Elite Athlete (Basic) Bundle is designed to help athletes of all levels monitor key health indicators that impact performance, recovery, and endurance. It provides a comprehensive overview of nutritional status, metabolic function, and key hormones, helping establish a baseline for tracking progress and adapting training over time.

Test details

Sample type
Blood
Time of day
Samples should be collected between 7-9 am
Fasting required
Yes
Results timeframe
Within 7 days
Preparation
Fast for 8-10 hours before the test; avoid food and beverages other than water; continue taking prescribed medications.

What's measured in this test

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Liver enzyme that shows cell damage.

Calcium and Albumin

Measures Calcium, Albumin and Albumin-adjusted Calcium levels in blood

See individual test

Complete Blood Count

Measures Haematocrit, Haemoglobin, Platelets, Red Blood Cells (RBC), MCV, MCH, and Differentiated White Blood Cell (WBC) count including Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes and Neutrophils

See individual test

Cortisol

Measures stress hormone affecting energy, mood.

See individual test

Creatinine and eGFR

Measures Creatinine levels in blood and includes eGFR calculation.

See individual test

Free Androgen Index

Measures Total and Free Testosterone, Sexual Hormone Binding-Globulin (SHBG) and Free Androgen Index (FAI)

See individual test

Glucose

Shows your current blood sugar level.

Glycated Haemoglobin

Shows average blood sugar over 2–3 months.

See individual test

HCO3 Bicarbonate

Checks acid levels to balance your blood.

High Sensitive CRP

Detects low levels of inflammation in body.

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Insulin

Checks insulin level and blood sugar control.

Iron Studies

Measures Iron, Transferrin, Transferrin Saturation and Ferritin

See individual test

Lipid Tests

Measures Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Total Cholesterol and Triglycerides levels in blood.

See individual test

Liver Function Tests

Measures Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Albumin, Globulin, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), Total Bilirubin and Total Protein.

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Magnesium

Measures magnesium important for nerves and muscles.

Phosphate

Assesses phosphate for bone and energy health.

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Plasma Zinc

Checks zinc, important for healing and immunity.

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Potassium and Sodium Electrolytes

Measures Potassium and Sodium salt balance for heart and muscles.

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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

Regulates thyroid hormone production.

See individual test

Urea

Waste product in blood that shows how your kidneys are doing.

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Vitamin B12 And Folate

Checks key vitamins for energy and blood health.

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Vitamin D

Measures vitamin D for bone and immune health.

See individual test

Common reasons for testing

  • Establishing a performance health baseline before or during training
  • Monitoring recovery and inflammation after workouts
  • Gaining insight into energy levels, endurance, and metabolic efficiency
  • Supporting personalised training and nutrition strategies
    Basic Elite Sports Bundle – Athlete Blood Test NZ | BODYiQ