Announcement watch · September 2026
Apple's $119 blood test: what we know so far
Apple announced a Quest blood panel costing $119 and covering more than 50 biomarkers, according to MacRumors' September 9 event coverage. We haven't found an itemized test list yet, so we can't confirm exactly what is included.
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We checked announcement coverage and searched Apple's and Quest's public pages. This early guide collects the reported details, the unanswered questions, and our ranked alternatives for people who want to order testing now.
What has been announced about Apple's Quest blood panel?
- Announced price
- $119
- Panel size
- More than 50 biomarkers (reported total)
- Lab partner
- Quest
- Announced market
- United States
Coverage describes a new Health Age feature that combines blood biomarkers with Apple Watch metrics, including VO₂ max and sleep. It also reports options to enter lab results manually or sync medical records.
Source: MacRumors announcement coverage. These are reported announcement details; we have not verified an Apple-specific Quest ordering page.
Which tests are included in Apple's blood panel?
We haven't located the full biomarker list. ApoB, Lp(a), HbA1c, fasting insulin, thyroid tests, and vitamin D are all unconfirmed for this panel. Quest's existing retail panels do not establish what Apple's offer includes.
We also haven't verified the ordering date, state restrictions, fasting instructions, clinician review, repeat-testing terms, device requirements, or whether the $119 price includes every fee. The announced U.S. availability does not confirm availability in every state.
What should you order now for something similar?
Empirical Health is our first pick for lower-cost testing with medical guidance. WHOOP Advanced Labs is the better fit for existing WHOOP users, while Superpower suits people who want ongoing care-team access.
This is the same editorial order as our Function Health alternatives guide. We rank these options for price, results experience, and follow-up support. We cannot rank their biomarker overlap with Apple until its test list is published.
| Rank / provider | Package / price | Best for | Testing cadence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Empirical Health | Comprehensive Health Panel $190 | Best lower-cost alternative | On-demand (pay per test) |
| 2. WHOOP Advanced Labs | Advanced Labs (Annual) $349 | repeat testing | Twice per year (75 biomarkers per draw) |
| 3. Superpower | Basic $349 | Best app-first alternative | Twice per year (Baseline + re-test) |
| 4. InsideTracker | Ultimate $499 | Best action plan | On-demand (pay per test, discounted with membership) |
| 5. Vitals Vault | Max $399 | Best one-time option | 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.