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—Note from the CEO
Blood tests are powerful when they are used thoughtfully. I often see people who have had extensive panels ordered without a clear clinical question, which can create confusion rather than clarity.
We focus on selecting the markers that are genuinely relevant to your age, symptoms, and long-term risk profile, then interpret results in context — not in isolation.
Trends over time matter more than single numbers. The goal is not to generate data, but to generate understanding and a clear, practical plan.
Blood Testing — What It Can Show
Blood tests can reveal early risk trends and common drivers of symptoms — as long as they’re chosen well and interpreted in context.
Blood testing can help clarify cardiometabolic risk, liver and kidney function, thyroid patterns, inflammation signals, and nutrient status. The goal isn’t “as many tests as possible” — it’s selecting markers that match your age, history, and current concerns, then using the results to guide sensible next steps.
In your 20s–30s, testing often focuses on establishing a baseline and identifying common contributors to fatigue or reduced wellbeing, such as iron status, B12/folate, vitamin D, or thyroid markers where clinically indicated. From your 40s onward, greater emphasis is usually placed on cardiometabolic and cardiovascular risk patterns that can shift gradually over time. In later decades, monitoring kidney and liver function trends and reviewing medication interactions becomes increasingly relevant.
What we commonly assess
- Cardiometabolic risk markers (lipids and glucose-related patterns) and how they trend over time
- Liver and kidney function markers that can shift with workload, medications, alcohol, and age
- Blood count patterns that can point to anaemia, infection signals, or other common causes of fatigue
- Thyroid markers when relevant to symptoms, family history, or prior results
- Iron studies, B12/folate, and vitamin D where deficiency risk or symptoms make them useful
- Inflammation markers when clinically indicated, rather than as a blanket add-on
The most important part is what happens next: whether a result is meaningful, whether it needs repeating, and what action is worth taking. If something is borderline, the focus is whether it’s a real signal, a temporary fluctuation, or a marker to track over time.
Most people choose one of the following depending on depth: Executive Express for a time-efficient baseline, Premium for broader screening and deeper cardiac testing, or Premium Plus+ for the most comprehensive option.
Why Choose Executive Medicine
Established 1985, Executive Medicine is a doctor-led clinic in Sydney CBD. Our assessments are structured, clinically interpreted, and supported by continuity of care so results are tracked and acted upon over time.
FAQs
Can blood tests explain fatigue if my “standard tests” were normal?
Sometimes. The value is in choosing the right markers for your symptoms and reviewing trends over time, not just single results. Your doctor can advise what is worth checking (or repeating) and what is unlikely to add value.
Should I fast before my blood test?
It depends on what’s being measured. Some lipid and glucose-related tests may be affected by fasting status. We’ll tell you clearly what preparation applies to your specific pathology request.
Do you review results in a follow-up appointment?
Yes. Results are interpreted in clinical context and linked to next steps — monitoring, further investigations, or a treatment and prevention plan — so you’re not left with unexplained numbers.
Choose the Right Assessment for You
Premium Plus+
The assessment of all assessments. A comprehensive physiological profile including cognition, lung function, hearing, and advanced preventive testing.
Premium
We measure what your body is actually capable of. Includes VO₂ max — a strong marker of long-term healthspan — plus cardiovascular risk and performance physiology.
Executive Express
The check-up you actually meant to book. A focused medical review and core screening to quickly clarify your current health and risks.