I Took the FUNCTION HEALTH Blood Test. It Changed My Life
By Bob Sharpe · published · 19:06 · 55K views when we checked · Creator: Bob Sharpe
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What this video covers
This is a first-person review of Function Health from the independent creator Bob Sharpe. It is not the company's own video. According to its description, the creator paid out of pocket, says there was no sponsorship, and received access to 108 biomarkers covering areas such as heart health, metabolic function, thyroid, inflammation and toxins. The description gives the price as $499 per year, which it says includes two test rounds: an initial draw and a follow-up at six months. It adds that some markers are retested and others can be added on. It also describes the service as backed by Dr. Mark Hyman.
The chapters show the order of the video: cost and inclusions, a tour of the app, extra testing options, in-range results, out-of-range markers, a personalized action plan, lifestyle changes, the blood draw and a warning about fasting. The description says 13 of the creator's biomarkers were out of range and that the video covers what they are doing about them. It also mentions food suggestions, supplements including omega-3, berberine and alpha-lipoic acid, notes from a clinician, and a comparison with InsideTracker and Quest. The creator describes their own regimen, and this page does not repeat it or offer a view on it. The creator also says they fasted for three weeks before the draw and passed out, and presents this as a mistake to avoid.
The description contains an affiliate link, and a disclaimer says the creator earns a commission or referral bonus from partner sites. The link is described as a way to skip the waitlist. The description also points to a later update video for 2026, so some details may have changed since the March 2025 upload.
Our summary, written from the video's title, description and chapters (description and chapters), checked 2026-10-31. It reports what the creator presents; it is not medical advice, and the creator's experience may not match yours.
Chapters
- 0:44Covers the cost and what the membership includes, according to the chapter title.
- 2:00Walks through the Function app and what it shows.
- 5:02Reviews the results that came back in range.
- 6:49Looks at the out-of-range markers and how the creator responds to them.
- 12:28Gives a warning about fasting before the blood draw, which the description ties to the creator passing out.
What it costs today
- Names its lab (Quest Diagnostics)
- Clinician review
- 48 states (not RI, HI)
Which services let you talk to a clinician about results
From each service's own page, read 2026-10-31. "Not found" means we found no statement either way.
| Service | Talk to a clinician | Cost | From | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empirical Health | YesThe advanced program includes a video visit with a board-certified doctor to review results; members can also message their doctor in the app.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the $399 advanced program | $190/yr | Visit |
| Superpower | YesMembers can message the care team anytime and get one-on-one support from clinicians, included in the membership.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the $199/year membership | $199/yr | Visit |
| Labs by Hims | YesLabs plans include 24/7 messaging with a provider, and a provider reaches out about critical results.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the Labs plan | $349/yr | Visit |
| Labs by Hers | YesLabs plans include 24/7 messaging with a provider, and a provider reaches out about critical results.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the Labs plan | $349/yr | Visit |
| Everlywell | YesEverlywell 360 results are clinician-reviewed, and customers can add a 1:1 consult with a licensed provider to discuss results for an extra fee.source, 2026-10-31 | Extra: paid add-on (Everlywell 360 + Consult tier); consult price not shown on the page | $399/yr | Visit |
| Lifeforce | YesMembers get a 45-minute telehealth consult with a board-certified clinician to review results and the plan, repeated with each quarterly retest.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in membership | $599/yr | Visit |
| Maximus | NoMaximus labs are self-directed with no physician evaluation or consult, and it tells customers to share results with their own doctor (another line on the page claims physician review is included).source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $199.99/yr | Visit |
| Function Health | NoMembers get a support chat and clinician-written notes on results, but Function says it does not give medical advice and offers no clinician consult or messaging about results.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $365/yr | Visit |
| InsideTracker | NoInsideTracker gives app-based analysis only and tells customers to discuss results with their own healthcare provider; no clinician consult or messaging is offered.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $489/yr | Visit |
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