WHOOP Advanced Labs vs Marek Health Base
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
Marek Health Base
26.0 biomarkers per $100
Most Comprehensive
Tie
65 biomarkers each
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
Marek Health Base
Annual Cost$250
Tests per Year1
Total Biomarkers65
Cost per Test$250
Service Details
| Feature | WHOOP Advanced Labs | Marek Health Base |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Locations | Quest locations | Nationwide |
| Key Features | Integrates with WHOOP wearable, clinician-reviewed reports, upload existing results free, correlates labs to daily behaviors | Hormone optimization focus, TRT support, venipuncture included, Male/Female panels, custom panel builder |
| 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. | Base panel. 4 tiers available ($250-$1,950). 45-min expert review sessions available. Heavy metals testing option |
Biomarker Coverage Comparison
37
Tests in Common
23
Only in WHOOP Advanced Labs
4
Only in Marek Health Base
Tests Only in WHOOP Advanced Labs
- Lipoprotein (a)(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)(Thyroid Function)
- 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))
- hs-CRP (High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)(Inflammation & Immune Markers)
- Homocysteine(Inflammation & Immune Markers)
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)(Vitamins & Nutrients)
11 more
- Vitamin B12(Vitamins & Nutrients)
- Ferritin(Vitamins & Nutrients)
- Iron (Serum)(Vitamins & Nutrients)
- TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)(Vitamins & Nutrients)
- Cortisol(Stress & Adrenal Function)
- Omega-3 Index / Fatty Acids(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance)(Advanced / Specialty Markers)
- Transferrin Saturation(Additional Specialized Tests)
- Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)(Complete Blood Count (CBC))
- Non-HDL Cholesterol(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
Tests Only in Marek Health Base
- VLDL Cholesterol(Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health)
- GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)(Liver Function)
- Magnesium(Electrolytes & Minerals)
- RBC Magnesium(Electrolytes & Minerals)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, WHOOP Advanced Labs or Marek Health Base?
Marek Health Base is cheaper at $250/year, compared with $349/year for WHOOP Advanced Labs.
How much do WHOOP Advanced Labs and Marek Health Base cost per year?
WHOOP Advanced Labs costs $349/year for 2 tests ($174 per test). Marek Health Base costs $250/year for 1 test ($250 per test).
Which tests more biomarkers, WHOOP Advanced Labs or Marek Health Base?
Both list 65 biomarkers. Of the markers in our database, 37 are in both panels.
Which gives more biomarkers per dollar, WHOOP Advanced Labs or Marek Health Base?
Marek Health Base gives more biomarkers per dollar: 26.0 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 Marek Health Base doesn't?
23 markers in our database are in WHOOP Advanced Labs' panel but not Marek Health Base's, including Lipoprotein (a), TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), Total Testosterone, and 20 more.
What does Marek Health Base test that WHOOP Advanced Labs doesn't?
4 markers in our database are in Marek Health Base's panel but not WHOOP Advanced Labs', including VLDL Cholesterol, GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase), Magnesium, and 1 more.
How many tests per year do WHOOP Advanced Labs and Marek Health Base include?
WHOOP Advanced Labs includes 2 tests per year. Marek Health Base includes 1 test per year.
Where do WHOOP Advanced Labs and Marek Health Base draw blood?
WHOOP Advanced Labs: Quest locations. Marek Health Base: Nationwide.
Can I use insurance with WHOOP Advanced Labs or Marek Health Base?
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.