GoodLife Health vs. Function Health for lab costs and clinical follow-up

The biggest difference is what happens after the blood draw. Price the included panels, the person who reviews them and any follow-up you would otherwise have to arrange.

Quick verdict

GoodLife is the stronger fit if you want the same service to order repeat cardiometabolic labs and manage a treatment plan. Function is the lower-cost choice for broad testing, clinician-reviewed results and a record to discuss with your own clinician.

At a glance

What changes the choice?

What matters to you	GoodLife Health	Function Health
Which questions does the testing cover?goodlifehealth.ai · functionhealth.com	Cardiometabolic care with treatment pathways for weight, hormones, thyroid or lifestyle, according to the clinical assessment.	A broad annual panel spanning heart health, metabolic markers, thyroid, nutrients and other systems. Function advertises 160+ tests across the year.
When are results repeated?goodlifehealth.ai · functionhealth.com	A comprehensive cardiometabolic panel every 90 days, with monthly clinical check-ins.	Two scheduled testing rounds per year. The annual test count describes the year as a whole.
Who acts on an abnormal result?goodlifehealth.ai · functionhealth.com	Your clinician orders and interprets labs and can manage medication when appropriate. The pharmacy bills separately for medication.	Function clinicians review results, flag concerns and provide guidance. Its advertised base fee covers testing and review; confirm separate treatment needs with your clinician.
What does one year cost?goodlifehealth.ai · functionhealth.com	$299 per month × 12 = $3,588 in membership fees. A two-month initial commitment applies.	$365 billed annually for the base membership. Add-on testing or imaging can change the total.

What does a year of GoodLife’s listed membership cost?

At its published $299 monthly price, twelve months total $3,588 before extra services. GoodLife says one comprehensive panel per 90 days is included. Additional labs and medication can cost extra. Compare that total with Function’s current annual fee and included testing schedule.

Would quarterly monitoring change what you do?

If you already have a clinician to manage treatment and want a second set of results six months later, Function’s membership is $3,223 less over a year at the posted base rates. GoodLife’s added cost buys quarterly panels and ongoing clinical management. A count of tests alone cannot tell you whether either panel addresses your individual concern.

Frequently asked questions

Do I want a clinician to manage metabolic care, or a broad lab membership to use with my own doctor?

We Tried It All recommends GoodLife for ongoing cardiometabolic care with quarterly lab review and treatment management. Function’s lower-cost annual membership fits someone looking for broad testing and clinician-reviewed results to bring to their own care team.

Does a larger test count establish better care?

No. Ask who interprets results, whether a follow-up visit is included, and which additional tests or treatments require separate payment. Discuss the appropriate testing interval with your own clinician.

Does GoodLife’s monthly fee mean monthly comprehensive blood tests?

GoodLife describes one included comprehensive panel per 90 days. At $299 per month, that interval represents about $897 of membership payments and includes care as well as that panel.

Is a prescribed medicine included in the GoodLife fee?

GoodLife says a pharmacy bills the patient separately when a prescription is clinically appropriate. Request an estimate for the actual pharmacy and prescription; do not treat membership price as total treatment cost.

What does Function’s base membership include?

Function advertises two testing rounds each year and clinician-reviewed results for its $365 annual membership. Check whether a specific repeat test, home draw or follow-up visit carries an additional charge for your location.

How can I compare two plans when one orders more labs?

List the specific tests your clinician expects to use, their cadence and who acts on results. Count how many of those services each plan includes and price any extras separately.

What should I keep if I leave a testing membership?

Ask how to download actual reports with units, reference ranges, collection dates and laboratory names. A dashboard graph alone may leave a future clinician without the context needed to interpret a change.