If there’s one thing I’ve learned after decades in the health industry, it’s that how you look or feel can often be misleading. Many people assume their annual check-up covers all the bases, yet most standard tests only screen for disease — not for how well your body is actually functioning.
That’s where comprehensive pathology becomes a game-changer. It gives you real insight into the internal systems that drive your metabolism, hormones, energy, mood, and long-term health. Understanding these results empowers you to take charge, not guess, when it comes to your nutrition, training, and recovery.
At AstonRX, we’ve simplified the process by offering targeted pathology profiles to suit different needs — from foundational metabolic panels to advanced cardiovascular, hormonal, genetic, and nutrient testing. Each panel reveals a piece of your unique health puzzle, helping you (and your coach) fine-tune the most effective plan for you.
Whether you’re just beginning your health reset, troubleshooting a plateau, or investing in longevity, this Pathology Cheat Sheet will help you choose the right test — and understand what each one can teach you about your body.
1. RX Program Profile Blood Test
Best for: Anyone embarking on their AstonRX journey and wanting a baseline of metabolic health. Recommended to repeat at least annually.
What’s included: Fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HbA1c, eAG (estimated average glucose), HOMA-IR score, iron studies, vitamin D, full lipid profile (cholesterol) + for men: PSA and testosterone.
What you’ll learn: A foundational snapshot of your metabolic, hormonal and nutrient status — highlighting hidden dysfunctions that may be impeding fat loss, metabolic flexibility and energy.
Why it matters: Many standard tests only screen for disease, not optimal health. This panel aims to detect subtle imbalances (insulin resistance, inflammation, nutrient deficits) so you can move from guess-work to data-driven action
Link: Add to cart here: RX Program Profile Blood Test
Ideal for: Anyone starting the program, wishing to better understand and manage your health and/or weight, or doing an annual review of metabolic health.
2. NutriSTAT – 230 Biomarkers
Best for: Anyone wanting the most comprehensive nutrient, metabolic and functional health assessment.
What’s included: Over 230 biomarkers covering dietary requirements, supplement needs, overall health and wellbeing.
What you’ll learn: Whether your nutrient intake, absorption and biochemical function are aligned with your goals; areas to target for optimisation, not just deficiency correction.
Link: Add to cart here: NutriSTAT – 230 Biomarkers
Ideal for: Those with complex needs, plateauing progress, or those who want a deep dive into nutrient/metabolic status.
3. MTHFR Gene Mutation Test
Best for: Individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalance or nutrient metabolism issues.
What’s included: A cheek-swab DNA test to assess common variants of the MTHFR gene (e.g., C677T, A1298C).
What you’ll learn: Whether your methylation pathway is compromised — which affects how your body processes folate/B-vitamins, manages detoxification, hormones (especially oestrogen), insulin sensitivity and fatty liver risk.
Link: Add to cart here: MTHFR Gene Mutation Pathology
Ideal for: Those whose progress is stalled, with unexplained hormonal/metabolic or digestive issues, or looking to personalise a supplement/nutrient strategy.
4. Thyroid Function Panel – My Thyroid Function
Best for: Anyone experiencing fatigue, hair loss, weight changes, cold intolerance, unexplained elevated LDL cholesterol, or suspected thyroid issues.
What’s included: A dedicated, comprehensive thyroid panel (detailed markers to assess thyroid metabolism).
What you’ll learn: Whether your thyroid is functioning optimally (not just technically “within range”), and how thyroid health might be impacting your metabolism, energy and body composition.
Link: Add to cart here: My Thyroid Function
Ideal for: Individuals with metabolic slowdown, hormone disruption, dyslipidaemia (cholesterol) or those wanting a targeted thyroid check beyond routine TSH.
5. Comprehensive Cardiovascular Health Risk Panel
Best for: Individuals who want a deeper look at cardiovascular risk beyond standard cholesterol numbers.
What’s included: Advanced cardiac/metabolic markers for heart disease risk and early metabolic dysfunction.
What you’ll learn: More nuanced insight into your cardiovascular risk profile and metabolic health — enabling targeted lifestyle and supplement strategies.
Link: Add to cart here: Comprehensive Cardiovascular Health Risk Panel
Ideal for: Individuals aged over 35, with family history of cardiac disease, or those wanting to optimise long-term metabolic health.
6. My Sleep & Stress Profile
Best for: Anyone whose sleep, recovery, mood or stress levels are impacting their health, weight or metabolic outcomes.
What’s included: A home saliva kit testing AM & PM cortisol + midnight melatonin to assess stress/adrenal rhythm and sleep hormone balance.
What you’ll learn: How your body’s stress and sleep hormone rhythms might be contributing to weight retention, poor recovery, mood disturbances or metabolic resistance.
Link: Add to cart here: My Sleep and Stress Profile
Ideal for: Those with poor sleep, burnout, persistent fatigue, or whose progress is stalled despite lifestyle interventions.
7. My Nutrient Profile
Best for: Individuals wanting a focused look at key nutrient reserves (especially vegetarians/vegans, restricted diets or fatigue symptoms).
What’s included: Key nutrient markers (vitamin D, Active B12, folate, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper balance).
What you’ll learn: Whether you have latent nutrient deficiencies or sub-optimal levels impacting metabolism, immunity, recovery or energy.
Link: Add to cart here: My Nutrient Profile
Ideal for: Individuals experiencing fatigue, dietary restrictions, or prepping for deeper supplement/personalisation work.
8. My Blood Sugar Control (Diabetes Risk Profile)
Best for: Individuals to detect early metabolic dysfunction — blood sugar, insulin regulation, weight resistance.
What’s included: Fasting glucose, insulin, HbA1c and markers of glycaemic control.
What you’ll learn: How well your body is managing glucose and insulin — crucial for metabolic health, fat-loss resistance and long-term disease risk.
Link: Add to cart here: My Blood Sugar Control (Diabetes Risk Profile) Please note: these markers are also included in RX Profile blood panel
Ideal for: Anyone with cravings, weight plateau, family history of diabetes, or those actively managing metabolic health.
9. Telomeres: ‘Biological Age’ Test
Best for: Those interested in longevity, cellular ageing and long-term healthspan rather than just short-term fat-loss.
What’s included: A blood test measuring telomere length — the protective caps on chromosomes that shorten with cell division, stress and metabolic dysfunction.
What you’ll learn: A biomarker of how your body is ageing at the cellular level, how your metabolic & lifestyle choices may be impacting cellular health, and whether interventions are likely improving your longevity potential.
Link: Add to cart here: Telomeres: Biological Age | Blood Test
Ideal for: Clients focused on anti-ageing, cellular health, regenerative strategies, or wanting to track long-term progress.
Why this matters
- The AstonRX team recommends completing the full panel of metabolic markers at least once a year, and if markers are out of optimal range retesting every six months until corrected.
- These tests move beyond simply screening for disease — they provide actionable intelligence about how well your body is functioning and where performance/health may be sub-optimal, even if you feel “okay”.
- By selecting the right panel and reviewing results with your coach, we can help you to personalise your nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle strategy rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
How to use this cheat sheet
- If you’re just starting out, select the RX Program Profile as your foundation.
- If you already know your pain-points (eg hormones, nutrients, thyroid), choose the specialist panel that aligns.
- Use the CTA links above (or via your member portal) to add the test to your cart and follow the collection instructions.
- After receiving your results, you may schedule time with an AstonRX support coach to interpret the markers, set targets and trigger your next phase.
- Re-test at 6–12-month intervals, depending on your results and progress.
