Announcement watch · September 2026
Apple's $119 blood test: what we know so far
Apple announced a $119 Quest blood panel with more than 50 biomarkers. The full test list hasn't been published, but here's what we know so far.
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At Apple's Sep 9 event, they announced a revamped Health app with a health age score backed by Apple Watch data and a 50-biomarker Quest blood test. These features will launch later in 2026. While the full biomarker list hasn't been revealed, several details about geography, focus, and how it will work in the Health app have been launched.
What has been announced about Apple's Quest blood panel?
- Announced price
- $119
- Panel size
- More than 50 biomarkers
- Panel focus
- Cardiometabolic health and organ function
- Lab partner
- Quest
- Announced market
- United States (not all states)
- Expected launch
- Later in 2026; exact date not announced
Sources: Quest's announcement and Apple's Health announcement, September 9, 2026.
Which tests are included in Apple Health's blood test?
Quest describes the panel as assessing cardiometabolic health and organ function. Apple separately names LDL cholesterol and A1c as lab inputs for Health Age. Their inclusion in the $119 panel is plausible, but unconfirmed until the panel launches later in 2026.
What do Quest's existing basic blood tests include?
One clue is Quest's existing basic health profiles, which include complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), lipid/cholesterol panel, and urinalysis. Its Women's Basic Health Profile also includes a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test; the Men's Basic Health Profile instead lists a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.
How do LDL and A1c inform Apple's Health Age?
Apple's Health Age compares your health metrics with your chronological age. Its algorithm can use Apple Watch data such as VO₂ max, resting heart rate, sleep, and heart rate variability (HRV). Apple explicitly identifies A1c and LDL as additional lab inputs that can enrich that analysis.
Health Age will require Apple Watch data.
When and where will Apple's blood test be available?
Accoring to Quest, blood tests in Apple Health are coming "later this year". An exact launch date has not been announced as of Sep 9, 2026. Its release also says the service will not be available in all U.S. states (but doesn't name the exclusions). Based on state laws, I would posit that New York and New Jersey won't be included in the initial release.
If you want the Apple blood test now, what should you get?
If you don't want to wait for Apple Health's new blood test, Empirical Health is a good choice. It's $190 for 100 biomarkers, and already compatible with Apple Watch. WHOOP Advanced Labs is the better fit for existing WHOOP users. Superpower and Function Health offer more expensive blood testing programs than Apple Health at $349-$365 per year.
| Rank / provider | Package / price | Best for | Testing cadence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Empirical Health | Comprehensive Health Panel $190 | lower cost and medical care | On-demand (pay per test) |
| 2. WHOOP Advanced Labs | Advanced Labs (Annual) $349 | existing WHOOP users | Twice per year (75 biomarkers per draw) |
| 3. Superpower | Basic $349 | ongoing care-team access | Twice per year (Baseline + re-test) |
| 4. InsideTracker | Ultimate $499 | nutrition and training guidance | On-demand (pay per test, discounted with membership) |
| 5. Vitals Vault | Max $399 | testing without a subscription | One-time purchase |
1. Empirical Health
Our first pick for lower-cost testing with an app and medical guidance. Its published panel includes ApoB, Lp(a), HbA1c, and vitamin D, so you can check specific tests before ordering. The panel is a one-time purchase.
2. WHOOP Advanced Labs
The strongest fit if you already use WHOOP and want blood results beside sleep, recovery, and training data. The price below covers two annual tests; wearable membership costs are separate. It does not reproduce Apple's Health Age feature.
3. Superpower
Choose Superpower for a health dashboard, a baseline test plus retest, and ongoing care-team messaging. It is a recurring membership with a higher upfront cost than Apple's announced panel.
4. InsideTracker
Consider InsideTracker if nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle guidance are your priority. Its Ultimate panel costs substantially more than Apple's announced price; it is a different proposition from an inexpensive baseline blood test.
5. Vitals Vault
Consider Vitals Vault if you want to choose a panel and pay once. We show its Max panel for consistency with our broader comparison; cheaper tiers also exist. It has a web dashboard, without a confirmed native mobile app.
Check the provider's current price and location eligibility before ordering. These options offer blood testing and digital results; none is a confirmed replacement for Apple's Health Age integration. Biomarker totals alone do not establish equivalent coverage.
How does Apple's blood test compare with Function Health?
Function Health advertises $365 annually for an initial panel and a narrower follow-up, with clinician-reviewed results. Apple's announced $119 price is lower, but its full panel and repeat-testing terms remain unverified. We can't yet judge which offers better coverage for the money.
See our Function Health review or full alternatives comparison for published test lists, apps, and care features.