Silver Sports Person Testing Service
Full clinical examination including examination of the heart, lungs abdomen (and prostate if requested). Analysis of urine to look for abnormalities of kidney functionElectrocardiogram - this test analyses the rhythm of the heart and can also provide some information regarding problems such as heart size and heart strain.Blood tests which include: Full blood count - to look for abnormalities in haemoglobin or red cellsElectrolytes - to look at kidney function and to analyse the amount of salt in the bloodLiver function tests - to assess the liver and its response to performance enhancing drugsThyroid function tests- these are particularly important if athletes are taking thyroxine or other related stimulants.