Function Health vs Blueprint Advanced

Blueprint Advanced provides better value with 9.6 biomarkers per $100 spent, offering more comprehensive coverage for your investment. However, the best choice depends on your specific health goals, budget, and which biomarkers are most important for your situation.

Function Health costs $499 per year for 2, while Blueprint Advanced costs $1150 per year for 2. The cost per test is $249.50 for Function Health and $575.00 for Blueprint Advanced.

Function Health includes 27 unique biomarkers not found in Blueprint Advanced's panel. These include important markers like LDL Particle Number, LDL Particle Size, TPO Antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase), and others.

Both Function Health and Blueprint Advanced 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.

Most health optimization experts recommend testing 2-4 times per year to establish baselines and track trends. Function Health includes 2 in their annual membership, while Blueprint Advanced includes 2. More frequent testing allows you to track the effectiveness of interventions and catch changes early.

Function Health uses 2000+ Quest, while Blueprint Advanced uses 3500+ Labcorp. Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.