Whoop, the company best known for its screen-free fitness band, continues to expand its domain in the broader healthcare space. Today, the company announced that you can now access Whoop blood tests, specifically through their Whoop Advanced Labs service, without needing an active Whoop membership.
Since Whoop launched Advanced Labs last fall, you needed a subscription in order to connect your blood test results with the company’s continuous health monitoring in the Whoop app. Now, the lab testing stands on its own as a direct-to-consumer product. This continues the trend of companies wanting to grow beyond simple “wearables” into comprehensive, one-stop-shop health platforms.
Here are the 5 best things you need to know about the new update to Whoop blood tests.
1. Membership is No Longer Required
Previously, tracking your internal biomarkers meant committing to an annual subscription. By removing the membership requirement, Whoop has widened the pool considerably. Anyone can now buy a test, schedule a blood draw inside the Whoop app, and get their results. This is perfect for users who want deep health metrics but prefer other fitness routines, or for those who are closely monitoring their recovery between workouts but don’t want to wear a band 24/7.
2. Powered by Quest Diagnostics
Advanced Labs is officially powered by Quest Diagnostics. The testing covers cardiovascular, metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory health through a specific menu of panels. Some are comprehensive, while others are specialized around specific fitness goals.
The process is straightforward:
- Buy a test (Whoop says prices start at roughly $150).
- Schedule your blood draw inside the Whoop app.
- Visit a local Quest clinic to have your blood drawn.
Whoop also notes that mobile at-home draws are coming soon in select regions. Every test is ordered by a licensed healthcare provider, and the resulting report is reviewed by a clinician before it lands in your app with clear, actionable guidance.
3. The New Galleri Multi-Cancer Test
Additionally, Whoop blood tests now include the Galleri test for multi-cancer early detection via the biotech company Grail.
This works a bit differently than the standard biomarker panels. It is a single blood draw that screens for a specific signal shared across more than 50 cancer types, many of which currently have no standard screening protocol. It detects a signal suggesting cancer may be present; it is not a final diagnosis. It is meant to supplement the routine screenings your doctor already recommends, not replace them.
Note: Advanced Labs isn’t currently covered by insurance, though purchases may qualify for HSA or FSA reimbursement. Confirm with your plan administrator before you buy.
4. Beware of Ambiguous Biomarker Results
Whoop’s existing user base already skews toward serious athletes and health-optimization enthusiasts. These are exactly the kind of people primed to want more data about their bodies. However, comprehensive biomarker panels can be a double-edged sword.
While they provide tons of useful information—like an unusually high cholesterol number, a vitamin deficiency, or early signs of insulin resistance—they can also generate a pile of borderline or ambiguous results. Reviewing dozens of biomarkers at once increases the odds that something will land outside a “normal” range purely by chance, creating worry without a clear next medical step.
5. It Does Not Replace Your Doctor
Removing the membership requirement for Whoop blood tests takes this technology mainstream. But consumers should be prepared to speak with a human medical professional about their results.
Multi-cancer early detection tests like Galleri are still a relatively young technology. Users must be ready to discuss false positives, false negatives, and what a positive signal should actually prompt you to do next with a real doctor. If you decide to order a test directly from WHOOP, remember that while wearable companies are edging further into medical territory, they do not replace the expert care of your primary physician.Whoop, the company best known for its screen-free fitness band, continues to expand its domain in the broader healthcare space. Today, the company announced that you can now access Whoop blood tests, specifically through their Whoop Advanced Labs service, without needing an active Whoop membership.
Since Whoop launched Advanced Labs last fall, you needed a subscription in order to connect your blood test results with the company’s continuous health monitoring in the Whoop app. Now, the lab testing stands on its own as a direct-to-consumer product. This continues the trend of companies wanting to grow beyond simple “wearables” into comprehensive, one-stop-shop health platforms.
Here are the 5 best things you need to know about the new update to Whoop blood tests.
1. Membership is No Longer Required
Previously, tracking your internal biomarkers meant committing to an annual subscription. By removing the membership requirement, Whoop has widened the pool considerably. Anyone can now buy a test, schedule a blood draw inside the Whoop app, and get their results. This is perfect for users who want deep health metrics but prefer other fitness routines, or for those who are closely monitoring their recovery between workouts but don’t want to wear a band 24/7.
2. Powered by Quest Diagnostics
Advanced Labs is officially powered by Quest Diagnostics. The testing covers cardiovascular, metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory health through a specific menu of panels. Some are comprehensive, while others are specialized around specific fitness goals.
The process is straightforward:
- Buy a test (Whoop says prices start at roughly $150).
- Schedule your blood draw inside the Whoop app.
- Visit a local Quest clinic to have your blood drawn.
Whoop also notes that mobile at-home draws are coming soon in select regions. Every test is ordered by a licensed healthcare provider, and the resulting report is reviewed by a clinician before it lands in your app with clear, actionable guidance.
3. The New Galleri Multi-Cancer Test
Additionally, Whoop blood tests now include the Galleri test for multi-cancer early detection via the biotech company Grail.
This works a bit differently than the standard biomarker panels. It is a single blood draw that screens for a specific signal shared across more than 50 cancer types, many of which currently have no standard screening protocol. It detects a signal suggesting cancer may be present; it is not a final diagnosis. It is meant to supplement the routine screenings your doctor already recommends, not replace them.
Note: Advanced Labs isn’t currently covered by insurance, though purchases may qualify for HSA or FSA reimbursement. Confirm with your plan administrator before you buy.
4. Beware of Ambiguous Biomarker Results
Whoop’s existing user base already skews toward serious athletes and health-optimization enthusiasts. These are exactly the kind of people primed to want more data about their bodies. However, comprehensive biomarker panels can be a double-edged sword.
While they provide tons of useful information—like an unusually high cholesterol number, a vitamin deficiency, or early signs of insulin resistance—they can also generate a pile of borderline or ambiguous results. Reviewing dozens of biomarkers at once increases the odds that something will land outside a “normal” range purely by chance, creating worry without a clear next medical step.
5. It Does Not Replace Your Doctor
Removing the membership requirement for Whoop blood tests takes this technology mainstream. But consumers should be prepared to speak with a human medical professional about their results.
Multi-cancer early detection tests like Galleri are still a relatively young technology. Users must be ready to discuss false positives, false negatives, and what a positive signal should actually prompt you to do next with a real doctor. If you decide to order a test directly from WHOOP, remember that while wearable companies are edging further into medical territory, they do not replace the expert care of your primary physician.
