Which provider is better:WHOOP Advanced Labs or Life Extension?
WHOOP Advanced Labs offers better value with 18.6 biomarkers per $100 spent, making it more cost-effective for comprehensive testing.
However, the best choice depends on your specific health goals, budget, and which biomarkers are most important for your situation.
How much do WHOOP Advanced Labs and Life Extension cost per year?
WHOOP Advanced Labs costs $349 per year for 2,
while Life Extension costs $486 per year for 2.
The cost per test is $174
for WHOOP Advanced Labs and $243
for Life Extension.
What biomarkers does WHOOP Advanced Labs test that Life Extension doesn't?
WHOOP Advanced Labs includes 8 unique biomarkers not found in Life Extension's panel.
These include Lipoprotein (a), BUN/Creatinine Ratio, SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), and others.
Can I use insurance with WHOOP Advanced Labs or Life Extension?
Both WHOOP Advanced Labs and Life Extension 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.
WHOOP Advanced Labs includes 2 in their annual membership,
while Life Extension includes 2.
More frequent testing allows you to track the effectiveness of interventions and catch changes early.
Where can I get blood drawn for these tests?
WHOOP Advanced Labs uses Quest locations,
while Life Extension uses Quest locations.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
