Empirical Health vs Vitality Blueprint Elite
Complete Head-to-Head Comparison
Compare costs, biomarker coverage, and value to find the best blood testing service for your needs
Quick Comparison Summary
Best Value
Empirical Health
52.6 biomarkers per $100
Most Comprehensive
Vitality Blueprint Elite
138 biomarkers tested
Most Tests Per Year
Tie
1 tests/year each
Cost & Value Comparison
Empirical Health
Annual Cost$190
Tests per Year1
Total Biomarkers100+
Cost per Test$190
Vitality Blueprint Elite
Annual Cost$700
Tests per Year1
Total Biomarkers138
Cost per Test$700
Service Details
| Feature | Empirical Health | Vitality Blueprint Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Locations | 2200+ locations | US nationwide (Quest 2000+) |
| Key Features | Personalized MD video visit included, doctor messaging, custom nutrition plan, exercise routines, mobile app | Andy Galpin co-founded, omega fatty acid panel, full thyroid panel, performance reference ranges, 135 biomarker patterns |
| Notes | $190 per test with MD video visit included. Single lab visit. HSA/FSA eligible | $700/year membership, or $800 for a single cycle. 138 biomarkers, the deepest panel offered, across 10 Functional Areas and 20+ systemic constraints. Priority access to new features and newly added biomarkers. Discounted retesting. US only. |
Biomarker Coverage Comparison
51
Tests in Common
34
Only in Empirical Health
36
Only in Vitality Blueprint Elite
Tests Only in Empirical Health
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)(Vitamins & Nutrients)
- Non-HDL Cholesterol(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- LDL/HDL Ratio(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- De Ritis Ratio (AST/ALT)(Liver Function)
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G)(Kidney Function)
- Urine Appearance(Urinalysis)
- Urine Color(Urinalysis)
- Urine pH(Urinalysis)
- Urine Specific Gravity(Urinalysis)
- Urine Protein(Urinalysis)
22 more
- Urine Glucose(Urinalysis)
- Urine Ketones(Urinalysis)
- Urine Bilirubin(Urinalysis)
- Urine Blood (Occult)(Urinalysis)
- Urine Nitrite(Urinalysis)
- Urine Leukocyte Esterase(Urinalysis)
- Urine WBC(Urinalysis)
- Urine RBC(Urinalysis)
- Urine Bacteria(Urinalysis)
- Squamous Epithelial Cells (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Transitional Epithelial Cells (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Renal Epithelial Cells (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Hyaline Casts (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Granular Casts (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Urine Crystals(Urinalysis)
- Calcium Oxalate Crystals (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Uric Acid Crystals (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Triple Phosphate Crystals (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Yeast (Urine)(Urinalysis)
- Band Neutrophils(Complete Blood Count (CBC))
- Reactive Lymphocytes(Complete Blood Count (CBC))
- Reducing Substances (Urine)(Urinalysis)
Tests Only in Vitality Blueprint Elite
- GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)(Liver Function)
- Free T3 (Triiodothyronine)(Thyroid Function)
- T3 Uptake(Thyroid Function)
- Total T4(Thyroid Function)
- Total Testosterone(Sex Hormones (Male))
- Free Testosterone(Sex Hormones (Male))
- SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)(Sex Hormones (Male))
- DHEA-S(Sex Hormones (Male))
- Estradiol (E2)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- LH (Luteinizing Hormone)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)(Inflammation & Immune Markers)
24 more
- Homocysteine(Inflammation & Immune Markers)
- Cortisol(Stress & Adrenal Function)
- Omega-3 Index / Fatty Acids(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Arachidonic Acid / EPA Ratio(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Creatine Kinase(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Reverse T3(Thyroid Function)
- Zinc(Electrolytes & Minerals)
- Copper(Electrolytes & Minerals)
- Phosphorus(Electrolytes & Minerals)
- Fibrinogen(Inflammation & Immune Markers)
- C-Peptide(Metabolic Health / Glucose)
- UIBC (Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity)(Vitamins & Nutrients)
- Immature Granulocytes(Complete Blood Count (CBC))
- nRBC (Nucleated Red Blood Cells)(Complete Blood Count (CBC))
- Total T3(Thyroid Function)
- Free Thyroxine Index (FTI)(Thyroid Function)
- Omega-6 Total(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Linoleic Acid(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Arachidonic Acid(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- IGF-1 Z-Score(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Elite?
Empirical Health is cheaper at $190/year, compared with $700/year for Vitality Blueprint Elite.
How much do Empirical Health and Vitality Blueprint Elite cost per year?
Empirical Health costs $190/year for 1 test ($190 per test). Vitality Blueprint Elite costs $700/year for 1 test ($700 per test).
Which tests more biomarkers, Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Elite?
Vitality Blueprint Elite lists more biomarkers: 138, compared with 100+ for Empirical Health. Of the markers in our database, 51 are in both panels.
Which gives more biomarkers per dollar, Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Elite?
Empirical Health gives more biomarkers per dollar: 52.6 per $100 of annual cost, compared with 19.7 for Vitality Blueprint Elite. Count alone does not decide it; check whether the markers you need are included.
What does Empirical Health test that Vitality Blueprint Elite doesn't?
34 markers in our database are in Empirical Health's panel but not Vitality Blueprint Elite's, including Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy), Non-HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, and 31 more.
What does Vitality Blueprint Elite test that Empirical Health doesn't?
36 markers in our database are in Vitality Blueprint Elite's panel but not Empirical Health's, including GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase), Free T3 (Triiodothyronine), T3 Uptake, and 33 more.
How many tests per year do Empirical Health and Vitality Blueprint Elite include?
Empirical Health includes 1 test per year. Vitality Blueprint Elite includes 1 test per year.
Where do Empirical Health and Vitality Blueprint Elite draw blood?
Empirical Health: 2200+ locations. Vitality Blueprint Elite: US nationwide (Quest 2000+).
Can I use insurance with Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Elite?
Both are direct-to-consumer services paid out of pocket. Some buyers pay with HSA/FSA funds or submit receipts for out-of-network reimbursement; check with your plan and the provider.