Which provider is better:Empirical Health or Healthspan?
Empirical Health offers better value with 44.7 biomarkers per $100 spent, making it more cost-effective for comprehensive testing.
However, the best choice depends on your specific health goals, budget, and which biomarkers are most important for your situation.
How much do Empirical Health and Healthspan cost per year?
Empirical Health costs $190 per year for 1,
while Healthspan costs $349 per year for 1.
The cost per test is $190
for Empirical Health and $349
for Healthspan.
What biomarkers does Empirical Health test that Healthspan doesn't?
Empirical Health includes 38 unique biomarkers not found in Healthspan's panel.
These include Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Folate, and others.
Can I use insurance with Empirical Health or Healthspan?
Both Empirical Health and Healthspan are direct-to-consumer services that typically don't accept insurance.
However, you may be able to submit receipts to your insurance for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits,
or use HSA/FSA funds for payment. Check with your insurance provider and the testing companies for specific policies.
How often should I get blood work done?
Most health optimization experts recommend testing 2-4 times per year to establish baselines and track trends.
Empirical Health includes 1 in their annual membership,
while Healthspan includes 1.
More frequent testing allows you to track the effectiveness of interventions and catch changes early.
Where can I get blood drawn for these tests?
Empirical Health uses 2200+ locations,
while Healthspan uses Quest/Labcorp.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
