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Superpower pairs annual blood testing with a personalized report, AI assistance and concierge messaging. Empirical Health offers a one-time blood-and-urine panel with a physician-written care plan. The main differences are what is measured, who explains the results and whether you want a recurring membership.
At a glance
1 annual membership
1 one-time panel
$199/yr
$190
100 markers
85 listed results
- Membership$199/yr100 markers
- Comprehensive Biomarker Testing$19085 listed results
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$199/yr
First year
Annual membership
$190
One-time purchase
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100 markers
85 listed results
What’s included
Markers in each selected offering. Where the other provider sells a marker as an add-on, it’s labelled.
Heart health
- Atherogenic Coefficient
- Atherogenic Index of Plasma
- GGT to HDL Ratio
- LDL-C to ApoB Ratio
- Non-HDL Cholesterol to ApoB Ratio
- Triglyceride to ApoB Ratio
- Triglyceride to HDL Ratio
Metabolic health
- Estimated Average Glucose (eAG)
- Triglyceride-Glucose Index (TyG)
- Uric Acid
Hormones
- Bioavailable Testosterone
- Cortisol
Superpower also listsBilirubin-to-Albumin Ratio, Ferritin-to-Albumin Ratio, Indirect-to-Direct Bilirubin Ratio, LDL Cholesterol / Total Cholesterol (Mass Ratio), Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio (LMR), METS-IR and 12 moreWe couldn’t match these to a single marker, so some may overlap with the other list.
- Heart health8
- Metabolic health6
- Thyroid1
- Nutrition6
- Inflammation1
- Liver health4
- Kidney health3
- Blood health15
- Proteins4
Heart health
- ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio
- Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
- Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]Add-on with Superpower
Metabolic health
- Urine Glucose
- Urine Ketones
Nutrition
- Folate (Vitamin B9)Add-on with Superpower
- Vitamin B12Add-on with Superpower
Liver health
- AST to ALT Ratio
- Urine Bilirubin
Kidney health
- Urine Total Protein
Blood health
- Band Neutrophils (percentage)
Urine testing
- Urine Appearance
Empirical also listsNon-HDL/Cholesterol Ratio, LDL/Cholesterol Ratio, RDW/MCV, Reactive Lymphocytes %, Reducing Substances (Urine)We couldn’t match these to a single marker, so some may overlap with the other list.
Getting tested
Both arrange laboratory collection. Superpower’s membership includes an annual panel; Empirical’s selected panel is a single purchase. Their marker lists differ, so compare the included results rather than the headline test counts.
Included
Included
Collection included in the selected testing offering.
Extra fee—amount not published
Optional $119 home draw; address-dependent. Late cancellation/rescheduling fees apply.
Not offered
Results and help
Empirical includes a physician-written care plan. Superpower includes a results report, AI assistance and nonclinical concierge messaging. Neither includes a live doctor appointment.
Individual marker results, reference ranges, trends and a personalized protocol.
Your laboratory measurements and a physician-authored care plan in Empirical Health.
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Blood results are usually processed within 10 days.
Not stated
Customer support AI assistant
Clinician review
Cost and terms
Superpower renews annually. Empirical’s selected panel is paid for once, with further testing purchased separately. State-specific laboratory charges and optional collection services affect the total.
Purchase: $199
Purchase: $190