Looking for a Function Health alternative? Empirical Health offers comprehensive biomarker testing at a lower price point, with over 100 biomarkers measured including ApoB, Lp(a), advanced cholesterol panels, metabolic markers, and more. Get detailed insights into your heart health and overall wellness with convenient Quest Lab locations nationwide.
Empirical Health is significantly less expensive: $190 for the initial panel, MD review, and follow-up telehealth visit, compared to $365/year for Function Health. In New York and New Jersey, Function Health charges even more—up to $900—due to state regulations. Empirical Health is available in NY and NJ at the same $190 price.
Both services offer 100+ biomarkers, including the most clinically actionable markers: ApoB, Lp(a), advanced lipids, hs-CRP, and insulin resistance markers. Function Health requires two separate blood draws on different days, while Empirical Health requires just one. Empirical Health includes a board-certified MD review and follow-up telehealth visit, whereas Function Health does not include any doctor consultation. If you need prescriptions, referrals, or ongoing care, Empirical Health provides that as part of the service—Function Health delivers results via a web dashboard with no medical follow-up. Vitamin B12 and Folate are add-ons with Function Health but included in Empirical’s base panel.
“I have never gotten results that are this detailed or custom to my lifestyle and personal goals.”
With Empirical Health, you get more than just numbers—you get a personalized care plan and a real doctor who can help you take action on your results.
Heart
ApoB
Lp(a)
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
10 year heart attack risk
Lifetime heart attack risk
Chol/HDLc Ratio
LDL/HDL Ratio
Non HDL
Total Cholesterol
ApoA1
ApoB/A1 Ratio
Non-HDL/Chol Ratio
LDL/Chol Ratio
HDL/Chol Ratio
Liver
ALT
AST
Total Bilirubin
ALP
De Ritis Ratio
Metabolic
Glucose
Hemoglobin A1c
TSH with reflex to T4
Kidneys
BUN
Creatinine
Albumin
Globulin
A/G Ratio
CO2
Calcium
Total Protein
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
Nutrients
Ferritin
Folate
Iron
% Saturation
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Dietary Protein
Dietary Carbs
Dietary Sugar
Dietary Fat
Dietary Saturated Fat
Dietary Sodium
Dietary Potassium
Blood
hs-CRP inflammation)
WBC
Platelets
MCHC
Monocytes %
Leukocyte Esterase
RBC
MPV
RDW
Eosinophils %
Band Neutrophils %
Hemoglobin
MCV
Neutrophils %
Basophils %
R. Lymphocytes %
Hematocrit
MCH
Lymphocytes %
Urine
Appearance
Nitrite
Squamous Epithelial Cells
Bacteria
Occult Blood
Calcium Oxalate Crystals
Transitional Epithelial
Protein
pH
Bilirubin
Casts
Color
RBC
Specific Gravity
Triple Phosphate Crystals
Crystals
Granular Casts
WBC
Hyaline Casts
Ketones
Reducing Substances
Glucose
Renal Epithelial Cells
Uric Acid Crystals
Yeast
Not seeing your question here? Check our full FAQ page or contact us.
Stop by one of 2,200 testing sites today and start your journey to better heart health.