SomaVue vs Rupa Health
Rupa Health is a lab ordering marketplace. SomaVue is a lab interpretation engine. Most functional-medicine practices end up using both — order through Rupa, interpret with SomaVue.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | SomaVue | Rupa Health |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Interpret blood work — what the numbers mean | Order specialty labs from one storefront |
| When you use it | After lab results arrive | Before the draw, to order and ship the kit |
| Pre-mapped clinical content | 3,381 interpretations from 1,467 peer-reviewed sources | Not the focus — Rupa is a marketplace, not an interpretation tool |
| Cross-marker pattern detection | 37 rules across 206 markers | Not provided |
| Functional reference ranges | Standard + functional ranges for every marker | Provided by the underlying lab's report |
| Patient PDF export | Branded patient-ready PDF with practitioner notes | Lab's own PDF (varies by lab) |
| Lab catalog (orderable tests) | Not in scope — bring your own lab results | 40+ specialty labs (DUTCH, GI-MAP, Genova, ZRT, etc.) |
| Pricing model | Practitioner subscription ($59–$129/mo) | Per-test fees + practitioner account |
| Works together? | Yes — import Rupa-ordered LabCorp/Quest results into SomaVue | Yes — Rupa-ordered results flow into SomaVue's importer |
Frequently asked questions
Does Rupa Health interpret lab results?
Rupa's focus is the ordering and fulfillment side — finding a specialty lab, ordering the kit, getting results back. The interpretation is left to the practitioner using the lab's own report. SomaVue is purpose-built for the interpretation step that comes after.
Can I import Rupa-ordered results into SomaVue?
Yes — when Rupa orders run through Quest or LabCorp, the result PDF imports directly into SomaVue. For specialty-lab PDFs not in Quest/LabCorp format, enter the relevant marker values manually and SomaVue applies the same four-lens interpretation.
Do I need both?
If you order specialty labs, Rupa is the standard workflow tool. If you also interpret blood chemistry — CBC, CMP, thyroid, iron, hormones — SomaVue is built specifically for that interpretation step. Many practices use Rupa for ordering and SomaVue for interpretation.
Does SomaVue plan to add lab ordering?
No. Lab ordering is a fulfillment business with shipping, billing, and lab-partnership complexity. SomaVue is staying focused on interpretation depth.
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