ANALIZA SPORT – Level IV

The broadest sports package in this group includes laboratory tests, food- and antibody-related items, and SPORT SENSOR. More results do not automatically mean a clearer answer. Before choosing a programme, distinguish health checks from nutritional assessment and genetic information and understand the limitations of each method.

Who is this panel for

• recreational exercisers and athletes whose doctor has recommended targeted laboratory assessment
• people with fatigue or changes in exercise tolerance in whom possible health-related causes need clarification
• people who want to compare results over time under agreed conditions
• people who want an expert discussion of results before deciding on diet or further tests

What the panel contains and shows

• Blood count and inflammatory markers: complete blood count (KKS), ESR and C-reactive protein (CRP). These cover blood cells and markers that may guide assessment of inflammation.
• Lipids and glucose: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose. HDL and LDL transport cholesterol in blood, while glucose shows blood sugar levels. Read more about lipids under lipid status.
• Hormones: TSH, thyroid hormones T3 and T4 and their free fractions fT3 and fT4. Cortisol and testosterone for men or prolactin for women are also included. Their significance is assessed according to the hormone and sampling circumstances.
• Minerals and iron markers: calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, iron, UIBC, TIBC and ferritin. UIBC and TIBC describe iron-binding capacity; ferritin helps assess stores.
• Kidney and metabolic markers: urea, urate and creatinine. These relate to metabolic products and their elimination from the body.
• Enzymes and bilirubin: total bilirubin, AST, ALT, creatine kinase, GGT, LDH and alkaline phosphatase (AP). Enzymes occur in different tissues, so abnormalities do not have one shared cause. AST, ALT, GGT and LDH are abbreviations for individual enzyme tests.
• Vitamins and related markers: vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate and homocysteine. These are used for targeted assessment of vitamin status and related metabolic circumstances.
• Urine: dipstick and sediment. This covers chemical urine markers and examination of urine sediment.
• Food intolerance 211: an additional package item. The method and its limitations need clarification.
• Candida IgG and Candida IgM: antibody tests. Antibodies alone are insufficient to attribute symptoms to candidiasis or prescribe a diet.
• SPORT SENSOR: an additional genetic component of the programme. Before testing, check which variants are analysed and their actual applicability.

Preparation and sample

The programme includes blood and urine analyses. Plan sampling separately from intense training. You will receive fasting and urine preparation instructions when booking.

State when you last trained intensively and which medicines and supplements you take. Recent exertion can change some blood markers, particularly creatine kinase, so this information matters when comparing results.

How results are interpreted

Low ferritin may suggest reduced iron stores. It is assessed alongside blood count and other iron markers. High ferritin, however, may accompany inflammation and is not automatically evidence of excessive stores.

Creatine kinase may rise after intense training because it is released from muscles. When assessing this result, recent exertion, muscle symptoms and trends over time matter, not just one out-of-range flag.

Glucose, lipids and hormones address separate health questions. Their abnormalities do not form a single fitness score, and one package cannot determine the required training intensity.

Candida antibodies may also be found in healthy people. Positive IgG or IgM alone therefore does not prove that digestive symptoms or fatigue result from active candidiasis.

If the food test is based on specific IgG antibodies, the result confirms neither food allergy nor intolerance. Such tests are not recommended for establishing these diagnoses. Do not eliminate large food groups solely on the basis of such results.

A genetic result is not a test of sporting talent or a guarantee of avoiding injury or improving performance. It does not replace training monitoring, nutritional assessment and a health examination.

Which sports programme should I choose?

An overview of the different levels is available on the sports programmes page. Compare the actual tests and services included, not just the level number.

If you need a different scope of laboratory investigation, you can explore Fitness Plus. For a sports medical examination, see the sports examination options and check what the examination includes. A laboratory package alone does not replace a medical examination.

How to arrange testing

You can book a SPORT programme at one of our branches throughout Croatia (listed on the Contact). State your selected programme level to arrange an appointment and receive preparation instructions. Prices for all tests and panels are listed in the service price list. You can receive a free consultation with your results.