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February 5, 2026
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Do I need a Health Score test?

A Health Score test is most useful when you’re at a crossroads with your health—if you have symptoms that don’t quite add up, a known medical condition, or a family history of chronic diseases like heart disease or diabetes. It’s also valuable during major life transitions: starting a new medication, ramping up your exercise routine, changing your diet, or entering a new life stage such as midlife or retirement. If you’re simply curious about your overall health and want a snapshot to guide your next steps, this test can offer meaningful direction.The real value of a Health Score comes when it’s interpreted alongside its usual “partner” tests—think of cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation markers (like lipid profile, glucose, and CRP). Together, these results create a more complete picture of your body’s current state and future risk. Repeat testing is most helpful if you’re actively making changes—like adjusting your lifestyle or starting new treatments—since it can show whether your efforts are making a difference. If your health and habits are stable, retesting too often is unlikely to reveal anything new. In short, this test is worth considering if you’re facing change, uncertainty, or simply want a clearer view of your health story.

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If you’ve been postponing blood testing for years or feel frustrated by doctor appointments and limited lab panels, you are not alone. Standard healthcare is often reactive, focusing on testing only after symptoms appear or leaving patients in the dark.

Superpower flips that approach. We give you full insight into your body with over 100 biomarkers, personalized action plans, long-term tracking, and answers to your questions, so you can stay ahead of any health issues.

With physician-reviewed results, CLIA-certified labs, and the option for at-home blood draws, Superpower is designed for people who want clarity, convenience, and real accountability—all in one place.

Key benefits of Health Score Test

- Reveal your overall health status with a single, easy-to-understand score.- Spot early signs of metabolic or organ imbalance before symptoms appear.- Flag risks for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or liver issues.- Guide lifestyle changes to improve energy, weight, and long-term wellness.- Track your progress over time and see how habits impact your health.- Clarify unexplained symptoms by connecting them to underlying health trends.- Protect fertility and support healthy pregnancy by identifying hidden health risks.- Best interpreted alongside other key lab tests and your personal health history.

What is Health Score Test

Health Score is not a single molecule or substance in your body, but rather a calculated number that summarizes your overall health status. It is derived from a combination of individual biomarkers—such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and sometimes lifestyle factors like physical activity or sleep. These data points are gathered from your body’s organs and systems, then combined using a specific formula to create a single, easy-to-understand score.

The main purpose of a Health Score is to give you a snapshot of your current health and how well your body is functioning as a whole. It reflects the balance and interplay between different biological systems, offering a big-picture view rather than focusing on one organ or process. By tracking your Health Score over time, you can see how changes in your habits or treatments may be affecting your overall well-being. In essence, Health Score acts as a health “dashboard,” helping you and your healthcare team quickly assess your general state of health and identify areas for improvement.

Why is Health Score Test

Health Score is a composite biomarker that distills complex data from multiple organ systems—like heart, lungs, kidneys, metabolism, and inflammation—into a single, easy-to-understand number. It offers a snapshot of how well your body’s systems are working together, reflecting your current resilience and risk for future health problems.

Most people’s Health Scores fall in the middle of the reference range, which generally signals balanced function across major systems. When the score drifts toward the lower end, it often means that one or more systems—such as cardiovascular, metabolic, or immune—are under strain. This can show up as fatigue, poor exercise tolerance, frequent infections, or subtle changes in mood and cognition. In women, low scores may also reflect hormonal imbalances or early signs of bone loss, while in children and teens, it can signal growth or developmental concerns.

A higher Health Score suggests robust organ function and lower levels of inflammation, often correlating with better energy, sharper thinking, and greater physical capacity. However, extremely high values are rare and may sometimes reflect overactive immune or metabolic states, which can be seen in certain conditions or during pregnancy, when the body’s demands and adaptations are unique.

Ultimately, Health Score weaves together signals from many systems, offering a holistic view of your physiological “bank account.” It helps identify early shifts before symptoms appear, connects the dots between different organs, and provides a powerful predictor of long-term health, vitality, and disease risk.

What insights will I get from Health Score Test

Health Score is a composite marker that integrates multiple lab results into a single estimate of how well your core systems are working together. It reflects the combined status of metabolic health (glucose and lipids), cardiovascular strain (blood pressure–related markers and inflammation), organ reserve (liver, kidney, and blood counts), and, indirectly, energy, cognition, reproductive capacity, and immune resilience. In simple terms, it summarizes how “coherent” your physiology is at this moment.

Low values usually reflect that several underlying markers are drifting out of their healthy ranges in a consistent, unfavorable pattern. This can indicate reduced metabolic flexibility, higher vascular or inflammatory stress, or declining organ reserve, even if individual tests are only mildly abnormal. In younger adults, low scores are less common and often more concerning; in older adults, they may mirror the cumulative load of aging and chronic conditions.

Being in range suggests that key systems are aligned and compensating well. Multiple biomarkers sit in favorable parts of their respective reference intervals, and there is internal agreement between them (for example, glucose, lipids, and inflammatory markers telling the same story). Optimal composite scores tend to correspond to lab values clustering near the most cardiometabolically favorable segments of standard ranges rather than just barely “normal.”

High values usually reflect a broad pattern of favorable biomarker signals and robust physiological reserve. In some scoring systems, extremely high scores may partly reflect model assumptions rather than a further real-world health gain.

Notes: Interpretation depends on which individual tests are included, how they are weighted, and the population used to build the scoring model. Acute illness, pregnancy, medications, or recent major stressors can shift the score temporarily.

Health Score Test and your health

RDW (red cell distribution width) measures how similar or different your red blood cells are in size, which gives an early window into oxygen delivery, nutrient status, and bone marrow health.

Energy & Muscles

- High RDW often means a mix of small and large red cells, commonly seen with iron deficiency, B12 or folate deficiency, or chronic illness. This can reduce oxygen delivery and show up as fatigue, shortness of breath with exertion, or reduced exercise capacity. - Normal RDW supports more efficient oxygen transport and steadier energy.

Brain & Mood

- Elevated RDW is frequently linked to anemias that affect brain oxygenation, which may contribute to brain fog, headaches, poor concentration, and low mood. B12 and folate deficiency are classic drivers.

Metabolism, Heart & Circulation

- High RDW is associated in studies with higher cardiovascular risk and chronic inflammation, reflecting stressed bone marrow and altered red cell survival. Conditions like kidney disease, liver disease, and thyroid disorders can all shift RDW.

Immunity & Inflammation

- Persistent RDW elevation can be a marker of underlying inflammatory or chronic disease processes, even before symptoms are obvious.

Tracking RDW over time helps flag hidden nutrient gaps and systemic stress early, supporting prevention and long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health.

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How it works
What should I expect during a blood draw?
  • A trained phlebotomist will guide you through the process.
  • A tourniquet is placed on your arm, the site is cleaned, and a small needle is used to collect blood into one or more tubes.
  • Results are usually ready in about a week.
  • Most people feel only a quick pinch.
  • The needle is removed, gentle pressure is applied, and a bandage is placed.
How do I prepare for a blood draw?
  • Drink plenty of water beforehand — hydration makes veins easier to find.
  • Wear loose sleeves so your arm is easy to access.
  • Follow any fasting instructions you’ve been given.
  • Let us know if you’re on medications, have fainted before, or have needle anxiety.
What should I do after my blood draw?
  • Press gently on the site for a few minutes.
  • Keep the bandage on for 4-6 hours.
  • Skip heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.
  • Drink extra water to rehydrate.
  • Monitor the site for redness, swelling, or pain.
How do I book a blood draw with Superpower?

Your membership includes:

  • An annual full body test and report across 100+ biomarkers
  • A personalized action plan to optimize your biomarkers and reach your health goals
  • A dashboard to centralize your health data and track changes across a lifetime
  • Access to a health concierge for questions on your plan and help scheduling
  • Plus a marketplace of curated health products and services cheaper than amazon

Many concierge clinics charge $10k – $100k for their services, we’ve built technology to make the world’s best healthcare as accessible as possible via an all-in-one membership.

Where can I take my blood test?

Superpower is currently available in the following US states:

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
Our testing
Does Superpower replace my primary care provider?

Superpower specializes in prevention-based testing and treatments and is not intended for emergency or immediate health issues.

While you will have a Superpower care team, your annual membership is designed to complement a primary care doctor if you have one, not replace them.

We are happy to help you share any test results with an outside provider to ensure you receive well-rounded medical care.

How fast are blood test results and how do I read them?

Your annual lab test panel takes about a week to process. We will text you as soon as they become available in your dashboard. Other types of tests may have different testing windows. The Superpower concierge is your own health assistant who helps answer your questions on your results, ensure smooth scheduling, coordination of any office-based tests and navigating you to interface with your care team.

Does Superpower accept health insurance?

Superpower membership and products are all eligible for HSA/FSA funding.

We see Superpower like a gym membership for those committed to prevention and performance. Superpower is a bridge between wellness and healthcare. Health insurance traditionally focuses on reactive care whereas, at Superpower, we believe it’s never too early to start looking out for your long-term health.

What if I want more than 1 blood test per year?

Absolutely — you're not limited to just one. Your membership includes one comprehensive 100+ biomarker blood test each year, but if you'd like to track your progress more closely, you can add extra tests at any time. Each additional full-panel test come at an additional cost. You can order as many as you'd like throughout the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Health Score Test

What is Health Scorebiomarker and why is it important in health?

Health Score is a numerical measure that summarizes a person’s overall health status, reflecting factors like heart function, metabolism, and lifestyle habits; it helps identify health risks and guides improvements in key physiological processes such as cardiovascular and metabolic health.

How does a Health Score test help diagnose specific conditions?

A Health Score combines vitals, lab results, and lifestyle data to estimate risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome; it doesn’t diagnose but flags at-risk people, guides follow-up testing, and tracks response to interventions to support diagnosis and prevention.

What are the symptoms and risks associated with abnormal Health Score levels?

Depends on the scoring method, but generally: Low Health Score—fatigue, poor sleep, mood changes, pain, low stamina; risks: cardiometabolic disease, mental health decline, injury. Abnormally high/sudden spikes may signal overtraining, dehydration, illness, or data error. Higher risk: older adults, pregnant people, children, women, chronic disease.

What causes Health Score levels to become abnormal?

Abnormal Health Score levels can stem from genetic predisposition; chronic disease, acute infection, endocrine/metabolic disorders, or medications; lifestyle and environmental exposures (diet, inactivity, smoking, alcohol, pollutants, stress, poor sleep); influenced by age, sex, pregnancy; and recent medical procedures such as surgery, chemotherapy/radiation, dialysis, or transfusion.

How should I prepare for a Health Score test and what do the results mean?

Prepare by following lab instructions: fast if told, avoid vigorous exercise and alcohol 24h, stay hydrated, take meds as prescribed. Normal suggests typical risk profile; low may reflect deficiencies or lower risk; high may signal inflammation or metabolic risk—interpret alongside symptoms, other tests, and clinician input.

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