Marek Health Complete vs Empirical Health
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
Tie
100+ biomarkers each
Most Tests Per Year
Tie
1 tests/year each
Cost & Value Comparison
Marek Health Complete
Annual Cost$895
Tests per Year1
Total Biomarkers100+
Cost per Test$895
Empirical Health
Annual Cost$190
Tests per Year1
Total Biomarkers100+
Cost per Test$190
Service Details
| Feature | Marek Health Complete | Empirical Health |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Locations | Nationwide | 2200+ locations |
| Key Features | Hormone optimization focus, TRT support, venipuncture included, Male/Female panels, custom panel builder | Personalized MD video visit included, doctor messaging, custom nutrition plan, exercise routines, mobile app |
| Notes | Comprehensive panel. 45-min expert review sessions available. Heavy metals and advanced markers | $190 per test with MD video visit included. Single lab visit. HSA/FSA eligible |
Biomarker Coverage Comparison
50
Tests in Common
29
Only in Marek Health Complete
35
Only in Empirical Health
Tests Only in Marek Health Complete
- GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)(Liver Function)
- Free T3 (Triiodothyronine)(Thyroid Function)
- TPO Antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase)(Thyroid Function)
- Thyroglobulin Antibodies(Thyroid Function)
- Total Testosterone(Sex Hormones (Male))
- Free Testosterone(Sex Hormones (Male))
- SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)(Sex Hormones (Male))
- PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)(Sex Hormones (Male))
- DHEA-S(Sex Hormones (Male))
- Estradiol (E2)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- Progesterone(Sex Hormones (Female))
- FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)(Sex Hormones (Female))
17 more
- LH (Luteinizing Hormone)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- Prolactin(Sex Hormones (Female))
- Homocysteine(Inflammation & Immune Markers)
- Cortisol(Stress & Adrenal Function)
- Omega-3 Index / Fatty Acids(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Creatine Kinase(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Cystatin C(Kidney Function)
- Reverse T3(Thyroid Function)
- Pregnenolone(Sex Hormones (Male))
- Reticulocyte Count(Complete Blood Count (CBC))
- LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- 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)
Tests Only in Empirical Health
- Transferrin Saturation(Additional Specialized Tests)
- Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- 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)
23 more
- Urine Protein(Urinalysis)
- 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Marek Health Complete or Empirical Health?
Empirical Health is cheaper at $190/year, compared with $895/year for Marek Health Complete.
How much do Marek Health Complete and Empirical Health cost per year?
Marek Health Complete costs $895/year for 1 test ($895 per test). Empirical Health costs $190/year for 1 test ($190 per test).
Which tests more biomarkers, Marek Health Complete or Empirical Health?
Both list 100+ biomarkers. Of the markers in our database, 50 are in both panels.
Which gives more biomarkers per dollar, Marek Health Complete or Empirical Health?
Empirical Health gives more biomarkers per dollar: 52.6 per $100 of annual cost, compared with 11.2 for Marek Health Complete. Count alone does not decide it; check whether the markers you need are included.
What does Marek Health Complete test that Empirical Health doesn't?
29 markers in our database are in Marek Health Complete's panel but not Empirical Health's, including GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase), Free T3 (Triiodothyronine), TPO Antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase), and 26 more.
What does Empirical Health test that Marek Health Complete doesn't?
35 markers in our database are in Empirical Health's panel but not Marek Health Complete's, including Transferrin Saturation, Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), Non-HDL Cholesterol, and 32 more.
How many tests per year do Marek Health Complete and Empirical Health include?
Marek Health Complete includes 1 test per year. Empirical Health includes 1 test per year.
Where do Marek Health Complete and Empirical Health draw blood?
Marek Health Complete: Nationwide. Empirical Health: 2200+ locations.
Can I use insurance with Marek Health Complete or Empirical Health?
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.