Which provider is better:Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Elite?
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 Vitality Blueprint Elite cost per year?
Empirical Health costs $190 per year for 1,
while Vitality Blueprint Elite costs $700 per year for 1.
The cost per test is $190
for Empirical Health and $700
for Vitality Blueprint Elite.
What biomarkers does Empirical Health test that Vitality Blueprint Elite doesn't?
Empirical Health includes 34 unique biomarkers not found in Vitality Blueprint Elite's panel.
These include Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy), Non-HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, and others.
Can I use insurance with Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Elite?
Both Empirical Health and Vitality Blueprint Elite 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 Vitality Blueprint Elite 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 Vitality Blueprint Elite uses US/Canada nationwide.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
