WHOOP Advanced Labs 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
Empirical Health
100+ biomarkers tested
Most Tests Per Year
WHOOP Advanced Labs
2 tests/year
Cost & Value Comparison
WHOOP Advanced Labs
Annual Cost$349
Tests per Year2
Total Biomarkers65
Cost per Test$174
Empirical Health
Annual Cost$190
Tests per Year1
Total Biomarkers100+
Cost per Test$190
Service Details
| Feature | WHOOP Advanced Labs | Empirical Health |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Locations | Quest locations | 2200+ locations |
| Key Features | Integrates with WHOOP wearable, clinician-reviewed reports, upload existing results free, correlates labs to daily behaviors | Personalized MD video visit included, doctor messaging, custom nutrition plan, exercise routines, mobile app |
| Notes | $349 for 2 tests/year. Requires an active WHOOP membership ($199/yr One, $239/yr Peak, $359/yr Life). Subscription tiers: $199 (1 test), $349 (2), $599 (4), $899 (6). Comprehensive Health Panel drawn at ~2,000 Quest locations, results in 7-10 business days and integrated into the WHOOP app alongside sleep, recovery and HRV. Free unlimited uploads of past lab results. Not available in AZ, HI, WY, ND, SD. Separate $299 one-time Specialized Panels also available. | $190 per test with MD video visit included. Single lab visit. HSA/FSA eligible |
Biomarker Coverage Comparison
49
Tests in Common
11
Only in WHOOP Advanced Labs
36
Only in Empirical Health
Tests Only in WHOOP Advanced Labs
- Total Testosterone(Sex Hormones (Male))
- Free Testosterone(Sex Hormones (Male))
- SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)(Sex Hormones (Male))
- DHEA-S(Sex Hormones (Male))
- Estradiol (E2)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- LH (Luteinizing Hormone)(Sex Hormones (Female))
- Homocysteine(Inflammation & Immune Markers)
- Cortisol(Stress & Adrenal Function)
- Omega-3 Index / Fatty Acids(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
Tests Only in Empirical Health
- VLDL Cholesterol(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- Magnesium(Electrolytes & Minerals)
- Free T4 (Thyroxine)(Thyroid Function)
- Folate(Vitamins & Nutrients)
- Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)(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)
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- Urine Specific Gravity(Urinalysis)
- 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, WHOOP Advanced Labs or Empirical Health?
Empirical Health is cheaper at $190/year, compared with $349/year for WHOOP Advanced Labs.
How much do WHOOP Advanced Labs and Empirical Health cost per year?
WHOOP Advanced Labs costs $349/year for 2 tests ($174 per test). Empirical Health costs $190/year for 1 test ($190 per test).
Which tests more biomarkers, WHOOP Advanced Labs or Empirical Health?
Empirical Health lists more biomarkers: 100+, compared with 65 for WHOOP Advanced Labs. Of the markers in our database, 49 are in both panels.
Which gives more biomarkers per dollar, WHOOP Advanced Labs or Empirical Health?
Empirical Health gives more biomarkers per dollar: 52.6 per $100 of annual cost, compared with 18.6 for WHOOP Advanced Labs. Count alone does not decide it; check whether the markers you need are included.
What does WHOOP Advanced Labs test that Empirical Health doesn't?
11 markers in our database are in WHOOP Advanced Labs' panel but not Empirical Health's, including Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), and 8 more.
What does Empirical Health test that WHOOP Advanced Labs doesn't?
36 markers in our database are in Empirical Health's panel but not WHOOP Advanced Labs', including VLDL Cholesterol, Magnesium, Free T4 (Thyroxine), and 33 more.
How many tests per year do WHOOP Advanced Labs and Empirical Health include?
WHOOP Advanced Labs includes 2 tests per year. Empirical Health includes 1 test per year.
Where do WHOOP Advanced Labs and Empirical Health draw blood?
WHOOP Advanced Labs: Quest locations. Empirical Health: 2200+ locations.
Can I use insurance with WHOOP Advanced Labs 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.