Apple’s $119 blood test: what’s included, how it works, and value
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Apple announced a $119 blood test on Sep 9. I tested the new blood test flow in the Health App on iOS 27.2. It appears Apple's test includes 55 total biomarkers, 49 from the blood test and 6 from physical measurements.
What are the biomarkers in Apple’s health test?
I confirmed these tests are included in the $119 Quest panel by going through the ordering flow: ApoB, Lp(a), hsCRP, a complete blood count, a comprehensive metabolic panel, hemoglobin A1c, fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and a lipid panel. Apple’s Lab Tests Guide below lists the same tests.
Expanding these included tests using Quest’s standard panels gives 49 distinct lab results, assuming the CBC includes differential. Adding six physical measurements gives 55 total metrics. The table lists each result once; fasting glucose is already included in the metabolic panel.
| Category | Count | Included biomarkers and measurements |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac labs | 3 | Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) |
| Complete blood count with differential (assumed) | 20 | White blood cell count, Red blood cell count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Mean corpuscular volume (MCV), Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), Red cell distribution width (RDW), Platelet count, Mean platelet volume (MPV), Neutrophils — absolute count, Neutrophils — percentage, Lymphocytes — absolute count, Lymphocytes — percentage, Monocytes — absolute count, Monocytes — percentage, Eosinophils — absolute count, Eosinophils — percentage, Basophils — absolute count, Basophils — percentage |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | 18 | Glucose (fasting), Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR; calculated), BUN/creatinine ratio (calculated), Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon dioxide, Calcium, Total protein, Albumin, Globulin (calculated), Albumin/globulin ratio (calculated), Total bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) |
| Additional glucose labs | 2 | Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), Fasting insulin |
| Lipid panel | 6 | Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL cholesterol (calculated), Total cholesterol/HDL ratio (calculated), Non-HDL cholesterol (calculated) |
| Physical measurements | 6 | Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference |
| Total | 55 | 49 blood-test results + 6 physical measurements |
The test groups are confirmed from my firsthand use of the ordering flow. The individual result counts use Quest’s standard panel definitions, linked in the references below. The guide does not specify whether the CBC includes differential. The ordering screen advertises “over 55 biomarkers,” so our 55-metric total does not fully reconcile its claim. Calculated values and white blood cell absolute counts and percentages are counted separately.
How do you order Apple’s blood test in the Health app?
In the Health app, choose “Buy Through Quest” to enter the ordering flow. I tested it on iOS 27.2. The first screenshot below shows the General Health Bundle: $119, including a $6 physician service fee. The screen says HSA/FSA payments are accepted and includes an optional consultation with a PWNHealth doctor to review results.
The preparation screen, shown in the second screenshot, says the appointment takes about 25 minutes. It instructs you to avoid food and drinks other than water for eight hours beforehand. Tap “Next” to continue.
The final screenshot shows the appointment calendar I reached, with available dates and morning and afternoon times. Choose a date and time for your visit. The screen says to complete the appointment within 60 days of purchase to avoid a cancellation fee.
Is Apple’s Health blood test a good value?
Apple’s $119 price is competitive for a packaged experience, but the lab tests can be bought for less.The lowest-cost complete basket we could price from the low-cost vendors in our database is Mito Health’s Quest route: an estimated $79.92without membership, including a $15 draw fee charged once for the order. It reconstructs the listed blood-test groups, expected to cover the same 49 lab results.
| Test / panel | Apple lab results covered | Non-member price | Member price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC with differential and platelets | 20 | $3.78 | $2.70 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | 18 | $4.99 | $3.56 |
| Lipid Panel | 6 | $7.42 | $5.30 |
| Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) | 1 | $11.34 | $8.10 |
| Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) | 1 | $19.66 | $14.04 |
| C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) | 1 | $8.32 | $5.94 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (with eAG and reflex) | 1 | $6 | $4.28 |
| Fasting insulin | 1 | $3.41 | $2.43 |
| Lab subtotal | $64.92 | $46.35 | |
| One draw fee (estimate) | $15 | $15 | |
| Membership | $0 | $9 for one month | |
| Estimated total | 49 | $79.92 | $70.35 |
Member pricing brings the estimate to $70.35, including one $9 month of Mito’s cancel-anytime subscription. That assumes you complete testing within that month and stop the subscription before renewal; further months cost extra. Without membership, Apple costs $39.08 more than this lab-only basket.
Apple’s extra cost buys a single booking flow inside Health, results delivered into the app, six physical measurements, and an optional PWNHealth doctor consultation. Those can make $119 worthwhile if you want the convenience. If you primarily want the lab results, buying the tests separately is cheaper in this estimate.
Prices checked October 14, 2026; Quest route available outside Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. These are standard panel equivalents, not a comparison of two completed result reports. The A1c product also reports estimated average glucose and can trigger an additional test; we count only A1c toward Apple’s 49. Actual checkout fees and reporting can vary. Our database does not price a matching visit for the six physical measurements or the included consultation, so this is an estimate for the bloodwork, not a complete replacement for the $119 package.
How does Apple’s blood test stack up against competitors?
Apple’s $119 Quest panel costs less than the broader panels from Function Health, WHOOP Advanced Labs, and Empirical Health. Function and Empirical cover most of Apple’s core blood tests and add thyroid and vitamin testing. Function also includes lead and mercury testing, and Empirical includes prescriptions/doctor access. Function, Empirical, WHOOP and others also offer packages with repeat testing.
| Panel / feature | Apple Health | Function Health | WHOOP Advanced Labs | Empirical Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $119 per purchase | $365 per year | $349 per year for two tests | $190 per purchase |
| Included testing | One appointment: 49 lab results + 6 physical measurements in our breakdown | 100+ initial biomarkers + 60+ mid-year tests | Two tests per year, 75+ biomarkers each | One 100-biomarker panel; additional testing purchased separately |
| Additional coverage | Blood pressure and body measurements | Advanced lipids, thyroid, hormones, nutrients, autoimmune markers, lead, mercury, and urine tests | Thyroid, vitamin D, iron, hormones, and homocysteine | Thyroid, vitamin D, B12, folate, iron, cortisol, and urine tests |
| Doctor access and guidance | Optional PWNHealth consultation; results in Health | Clinician-reviewed results and written notes | Clinician-reviewed results alongside WHOOP wearable data | Doctor access, action plan, and prescriptions when appropriate |
Panel counts can include calculated values; Apple’s total also includes physical measurements. Function’s annual total includes repeat tests. Empirical’s listed panel does not include fasting insulin. WHOOP also offers a $199 one-test subscription. A wearable membership is optional and costs extra. Location-specific fees and optional services can add to these prices.
References
- Apple’s Health announcement — September 9, 2026; announced price, Health Age, and initial availability plans.
- Quest’s Apple Health announcement — September 9, 2026; physical measurements, locations, and clinical oversight.
- 9to5Mac: iOS 27.2 developer beta preview — September 16, 2026; Quest ordering was still forthcoming.
- 9to5Mac: Quest ordering live in the public beta — September 22, 2026; first documented beta availability we found.
- MacRumors: redesigned Health app removed in beta 4 — October 13, 2026.
- Quest panel definitions: CBC with differential, comprehensive metabolic panel, and standard lipid panel.
- Mito Quest prices used in the value estimate: CBC with differential and platelets, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Lipid Panel, Apolipoprotein B (Apo B), Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP), Hemoglobin A1c (with eAG and reflex), Fasting insulin. Mito membership and draw-fee policy. Prices checked October 14, 2026.
- Function Health: how it works and included tests — pricing, initial and mid-year testing, and panel coverage.
- WHOOP Advanced Labs pricing and panels — subscription options and comprehensive panel coverage.
- Empirical Health Comprehensive Health Panel — $190 price, advertised panel size, and results guidance. Detailed marker comparisons use this site’s panel database.
- Apple Health Lab Tests Guide screenshot and my firsthand ordering screenshots, shared October 14, 2026: bundle and price, preparation, and appointment calendar.