Which provider is better:Marek Health Complete or Healthspan?
Healthspan provides better value with 22.9 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.
How much do Marek Health Complete and Healthspan cost per year?
Marek Health Complete costs $895 per year for 1,
while Healthspan costs $349 per year for 1.
The cost per test is $895
for Marek Health Complete and $349
for Healthspan.
What biomarkers does Marek Health Complete test that Healthspan doesn't?
Marek Health Complete includes 18 unique biomarkers not found in Healthspan's panel.
These include Magnesium, TPO Antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase), Thyroglobulin Antibodies, and others.
Can I use insurance with Marek Health Complete or Healthspan?
Both Marek Health Complete and Healthspan 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.
Marek Health Complete includes 1 in their annual membership,
while Healthspan 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?
Marek Health Complete uses Nationwide,
while Healthspan uses Quest/Labcorp.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
