Blood Test for Female Cyclists

Blood Test for
Female Cyclists

Unlock your cycling potential, improve recovery and check your hormone levels with our female cyclist sports blood test. It provides accurate insights into your body's performance and recovery, allowing you to optimise your training.

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Finger Prick Kit

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Validated & analysed by NHS Lab

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Results in 2 working days


£109 per test

Flexible subscription

Edge Female Cyclist home blood test kit with app

What gets tested?

19 Biomarkers

  • Active B12
  • Cortisol (9am)
  • Creatine Kinase
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Ferritin
  • Haemoglobin
  • hs-CRP
  • Luteinising Hormone
  • Oestrogen (oestradiol)
  • Prolactin
  • Red Blood Cell
  • Testosterone (total)
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • Thyroxine (T4, free direct)
  • Triiodothyronine (T3, free)
  • Urea
  • Vitamin D (25 OH)
  • White Blood Cell Count

Additional biomarkers can be added by personalising this test.

What are biomarkers?

Biomarkers are specific compounds we can detect in your blood sample that reflect different things about your health. Your test will tell you your levels for each of the above biomarkers, and whether they are in a normal range.

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What's included

The test includes everything you need to collect your blood sample and return it to our lab:

  • A blood sample collection kit, which will be delivered within 2-3 working days
  • A Tracked 24 envelope to return your blood sample for free
  • Accredited lab analysis
  • Results within 2 working days, once your blood sample arrives at the lab
  • A review by a sports doctor
  • A secure app to review your results and doctor's comments
Glucose Gold

Blood sample collection options

Finger prick kit (FREE)

All our kits require a finger prick blood sample which is quick and easy to do at home. But if you don't like the idea of squeezing blood out of your finger, here are some other options:

A home visit by a nurse (+£60)

Have a nurse visit you at home to take your blood sample from your vein. The kit will come with everything the nurse needs to do the blood sample collection. Once you've placed your order, we'll be in touch to arrange an appointment.

Visit a clinic (+£45)

You can visit one of our partner clinics to have a nurse take a blood sample from your vein. Select this option at checkout where you can also see which clinics are near you. Once you've placed your order, we'll send you an email to arrange your appointment.

Organise a nurse myself (FREE)

If none of the above options work for you, you can arrange your own medical professional to collect your sample. There is no additional charge for this. Once you've ordered your test, we'll send you everything you and your chosen medical professional will need to collect a sample and post it back to our labs.

You can choose your blood sample collection method in the checkout. Learn more about sample collection.

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When to take the test

If you’re having a regular period, collect your sample on day 3 of your menstrual cycle (day 1 being the first day of your period), otherwise take the test at any time. Take within 3 hours of waking.

IMPORTANT: To avoid contamination, use a different hand than the one you applied hormone gel/cream with for your blood sample.

Edge Female Cyclist home blood test kit with app

Benefits of Blood Testing for Cyclists

Improve Cycling Performance

Take your cycling performance to the next level with biomarker testing tailored to female cyclists. Our blood test measures key indicators that influence your endurance, strength, and recovery capabilities. Learn about your body's unique responses to training, nutrition, and stress, and optimise your training approach to improve your cycling performance.

Optimise Recovery and Prevent Injury

Prevent overtraining by understanding your cortisol levels. Cortisol, a stress hormone, can hinder recovery and increase the risk of injuries. Our test provides insights into cortisol levels, enabling you to tailor your training schedule around rest and recovery for the best results.

Fine-tune Your Nutrition

Our female cyclist blood test evaluates essential nutrient levels, including iron, B12 and vitamin D, ensuring you're properly replenishing your body with the right foods. With this information, refine your diet to optimise energy, prevent fatigue, and support recovery.

Understand Your Hormones

Discover how your hormones influence your cycling performance. Our test measures key hormones like oestradiol and testosterone that impact muscle strength, endurance, and recovery. Understanding your hormonal profile empowers you to make informed decisions about training intensity, nutrition, and recovery, as well as helping you prevent RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport).

Join the Edge Cycling Community

Join the growing community of female cyclists who are harnessing the power of blood testing to elevate their performance. Our female cyclist blood test is your gateway to a deeper understanding of your body's potential, enabling you to be your best.

Track Your Progress

By tracking biomarkers over time you'll be able to see the impact any changes to your training, diet, recovery and lifestyle have on your health, fitness and performance. 75% of Edge customers improved their cortisol and CRP (inflammation) levels after their first test - key biomarkers related to stress, recovery and inflammation.

join thousands of cyclists upgrading their body’s performance through biomarker testing

74%

Cortisol & Prolactin

74% of our athletes saw their stress reduce

64%

Ferritin

64% of our athletes saw their energy levels increase

75%

hs-CRP

75% of our athletes saw a reduction in inflammation

74%

Urea

74% of our athletes saw an improvement in hydration

Used by professional Athletes

As an endurance athlete I know how easy it is to tip the balance from training and pushing your limits by ‘over-reaching’, to over training and having the potential to be injured. This is where MyFORM® has really been able to help. Tracking my hormones over my entire menstrual cycle has enabled me see the impact my training is having and avoid putting stress on my body resulting in a loss of periods.
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Becky Hair

Cycling National Hill Climb National Championships

Becky Hair Cycling uphill

Used by professional Athletes

Having regular testing with Edge twice saved my season in 2019 by identifying biochemical issues before they put me out of action completely. I’d highly recommend regular testing for any high performance athlete.
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Alice Lethbridge

12hr and 100 Mile Record Holder

Alice Lethbridge Cycling

Used by professional Athletes

Edge has helped me take out the guesswork on how my body is responding to both training and daily stresses. This objective scientific measure means I know longer worry about how I feel or whether I should or shouldn't do something, as I have the answer from my results.
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Eloise Du-Luart

2013 Duathlon World Championships, Amateur - Gold/1st

Eloise-Du-Luart Cycling

The process is easy

Get your kit

We will send you a simple finger-prick blood test kit to collect your sample at home.

Post to our lab

Use the free Tracked 24 return envelope to post your sample to our accredited lab for analysis.

Get your results

View a detailed breakdown of your results along with commentary from our sports doctors.

Track biomarkers over time

By tracking biomarkers over time you'll be able to see the impact changes to your training plans are having on your health.

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Frequently asked Questions

How does the subscription work?

When you purchase this product the subscription frequency will be every 6 months but you can change this frequency during checkout to suit your needs. Your next test will then be sent out automatically and your payment card will be billed. You can manage your subscription through your own personal dashboard where you view your results. You can change the frequency or cancel the subscription at any time.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Cancelling your subscription is quick and easy. Simply log in to your Health Dashboard and click the cancel button.

How soon will the test arrive?

If you order your test before midday on a Monday to Friday then your kit will be dispatched the same day. All our kits are sent out via Royal Mail first class post, so it should be with you within 1-2 working days.

When will I get my results?

We aim to deliver your results within 2 working days of your blood sample arriving at our lab.

How do I view my results?

When you buy your test, we will ask you to create an account with us during checkout. This will give you access to your own, secure health dashboard where you can view your results.

How secure is my data?

We have strict processes in place to ensure the protection of your data. Following GDPR the company also operates under tight legal rules about the sharing of data which ensures that data is only shared if it is crucial to the delivery of our service. For example, our doctors see customer results at the time of review, however, after review, access to results is withdrawn.

How do I find out my results are ready?

We keep you updated throughout the process by email and text message. We will let you know when your blood sample has arrived at our lab.  Once the blood sample has been analysed one of our doctors will review your results. Once your results are ready, we will email you and send you a text message to let you know your results are ready for you to view in your health dashboard.

Does a doctor review my results?

We have a team of doctors and nurses who look at all results and will comment on any results that are outside of the normal range for your age.

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Blood test for

Female Cyclist