Which provider is better:Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Standard?
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 Standard cost per year?
Empirical Health costs $190 per year for 1,
while Vitality Blueprint Standard costs $375 per year for 1.
The cost per test is $190
for Empirical Health and $375
for Vitality Blueprint Standard.
What biomarkers does Empirical Health test that Vitality Blueprint Standard doesn't?
Empirical Health includes 39 unique biomarkers not found in Vitality Blueprint Standard's panel.
These include Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Lipoprotein (a), Insulin, and others.
Can I use insurance with Empirical Health or Vitality Blueprint Standard?
Both Empirical Health and Vitality Blueprint Standard 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 Standard 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 Standard uses US/Canada nationwide.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
