Question 1

How do I schedule my Function Health lab visit?

Accepted Answer

It’s easy. After signing up for Function Health, you will receive an email and text message to schedule a convenient time and location for your lab visit. You will be tested at one of over 2,000 locations nationwide, within 10 miles of nearly every home in the United States.

Question 2

Which tests are included with a Function membership?

Accepted Answer

As promising new diagnostics are developed, they will be made available to Function members if our medical team believes they are both valid  and important for revealing the deepest understanding of one’s health.

Question 3

Is insurance involved?

Accepted Answer

Function is 100% insurance-free. No deductibles. No co-pays. No surprise bills. We are committed to transparent prices and you knowing exactly what you pay for. Function does not accept insurance, however it is FSA/HSA eligible.  Function provides you with an itemized receipt for submitting to an FSA/HSA plan.

Question 4

Who needs Function?

Accepted Answer

Function is for anyone over 18 years old. Function helps you understand your health today and how it changes over time. The earlier you establish a baseline with a single set of test results, the easier it will be to know your body’s trends and ways to help take control of your future.

Question 5

Is Function comprehensive for women’s health?

Accepted Answer

As promising new diagnostics are developed, they will be made available to Function members if our medical team believes they are both valid and important for revealing the deepest understanding of your health.

Question 6

Is Function comprehensive for men’s health?

Accepted Answer

Function is a complete approach to your whole interconnected biological system, rather than a single part of the body. Membership includes comprehensive testing for areas which biological males may be particularly keen to look closely at like prostate, testosterone, and heart.

Question 7

Is there a cancer test with Function Health membership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your Function membership gives you easy access to the new Galleri test by Grail. In partnership with Grail, the Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test detects cancer signals across 50+ types of cancer as early as stage one. It is often run annually, and currently costs an additional $899. Once you are a member, you will be offered this test as an addition to each lab visit.

Question 8

Function is currently in beta. What does beta mean?

Accepted Answer

Beta means that Function is not yet fully developed and there will be rapid changes with occasional bugs. Patience is required. After the first round of lab tests are complete, beta members will receive a first-of-its-kind health dashboard. Dashboard features include charting lab test results over time (past results will be automatically loaded) and an organized composite of all recommendations and doctor reviews into a single view.

Question 9

Why are lab tests usually so expensive?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, insurance will negotiate with a lab and pay a reduced amount off a higher price. The problem is, if insurance is not paying or negotiating the price downward, people are usually stuck with the high price tags on testing. For instance, the combined tests included with Function memberships could cost more than $15,000 elsewhere. This is unlikely to change without companies like Function paving a new path.

Question 10

How soon can I get tested after joining?

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Typically within just a few days. Once you join, we will reach out to schedule your first tests.

Question 11

How does Function compare to my annual physical?

Accepted Answer

Function includes every lab test typically part of most physicals, and goes even further with access to 100+ tests across major areas like heart, thyroid, hormones, cancer markers, nutrients, immunity, autoimmunity, and more. These tests are championed by specialists, from cardiologists to endocrinologists, offering 5x more testing than an average physical.

Function also provides a detailed written summary from a clinician reviewing all your latest results. If any result is urgent, a clinician will call you immediately. Each result includes personalized insights from the world's top doctors.

Question 12

Why don't I already get tested for these when I visit my doctor?

Accepted Answer

The traditional insurance route typically requires a specific symptom or condition to warrant comprehensive testing. (We find it backward to require the existence of a condition to test for that same condition.)

To get all the tests included in your Function membership, you would need to work with a doctor willing to request these 100+ tests. Doctors rarely have the time needed to review this many tests, let alone to understand and explain your results to you. They also want to avoid creating financial burdens on their patients who may be billed for any advanced lab tests. You would also likely miss out on insights from the world’s top doctors based on your specific results.

Question 13

Does Function replace my doctor or concierge care membership?

Accepted Answer

No, Function does not replace your doctor or concierge care. Instead, it makes you a more powerful patient. Membership includes 100+ lab tests annually and provides detailed insights from the world's top doctors specific to each result. Additionally, you will receive an opinion from a physician that reviews every set of lab tests results, and that can be shared with your doctor.

Bringing a history of lab test results to your next doctor visit may reduce the need for follow-up tests and enable a more productive appointment. Function is designed to make the doctor's time more effective and empower you to be your own advocate.

Question 14

I’ve done genetic testing. How is Function different?

Accepted Answer

Completely different. Most lab tests Function gives you access to will look at parts of your health that are ever-changing and improvable, unlike your genetics which are fixed. The few genetic tests Function gives you access to are critical for understanding your risk for conditions like heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

Question 15

Is Function an insurance plan?

Accepted Answer

No. Function is not an insurance plan nor do we accept insurance. It is fully out-of-pocket, which in this case means all prices are transparent with no hidden fees.

Question 16

Does Function accept Health Savings Account (HSA/FSA) payments?

Accepted Answer

Function is FSA/HSA eligible. Members can expect to receive an itemized receipt via e-mail within one business day of scheduling lab testing. The receipt will include a cost breakdown, date of payment and service, and the ordering clinician.

Question 17

Will my insurance reimburse me for Function-related expenses?

Accepted Answer

Terms vary from provider to provider, so we recommend contacting your insurance company in advance to determine if your purchase qualifies. Please note: Function can provide detailed receipts that include a breakdown of costs, date of payment, date of service, and ordering clinician. Function cannot provide a Tax ID number, a medical diagnosis, or diagnostic codes.

Question 18

Do my biomarkers frequently naturally fluctuate?

Accepted Answer

Your body is ever-changing. Your eating, sleeping, stress, and outdoor exposure all impact your body. Regular testing allows you to understand how your health is changing and therefore what you can do to improve it.