HbA1c Test Cost: Compare 5 Prices
How much does the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) cost? We found 5 posted prices from 5 sellers, from $27.99 to $41 including separately listed fees. The cheapest HbA1c test price open to the public was $27.99 at TestWell. Last checked Oct 20, 2026.
What it measures
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in blood, used in screening for and diagnosing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (see the evidence summary below).
Lab: Quest or Labcorp (varies by seller) · Specimen: Blood draw at a patient service center
Evidence level: Established
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults aged 35 to 70 with overweight or obesity (Grade B) and lists HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose or an oral glucose tolerance test as screening tests. The ADA Standards of Care 2026 use an A1C of 6.5% or higher, measured in an NGSP-certified, DCCT-standardized laboratory, as a diagnostic criterion, with confirmation by repeat testing. The ADA notes that A1C can be misleading with some hemoglobin variants, pregnancy, G6PD deficiency, HIV, and conditions that change red-cell turnover, and that iron-deficiency anemia can raise A1C.
Sources:
- US Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes (2021). https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/screening-for-prediabetes-and-type-2-diabetes
- American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. 2. Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026. Diabetes Care. 2026;49(Suppl 1). doi:10.2337/dc26-S002. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12690183/
Tiers: Established · Widely used, with known limits · Emerging · Not validated · Not yet reviewed. We publish a tier only when we can cite a guideline, systematic review or major professional-society statement. This summary describes published literature and is not a recommendation to take or skip any test.
HbA1c Test prices, lowest total first
| Seller | Price | Listed fees | Total | Who can order | Notes | Links and actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TestWellLOWESTSAVED Hemoglobin A1c | $21.99 | $6 lab processing fee (per order) | $27.99 | Self-order | Quest or Labcorp. | View |
| Direct Laboratory Services (DirectLabs)SAVED Hemoglobin A1c with eAG | $34 | $0 listed | $34 | Self-order | Quest Diagnostics draw. Price = DirectLabs catalog 'Reg Price' (DL_Price field of the store's public catalog API); the testinfo page does not display price. | View |
| Labcorp OnDemandSAVED Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Test | $39 | $0 listed | $39 | Self-order | Labcorp draw. | View |
| True Health LabsSAVED Hemoglobin A1c | $39 | $0 listed | $39 | Self-order | Quest. Product page says price includes the patient service center draw; Quest self-order not available in NY, NJ, MA, RI. (price read manually; site blocks automated checks) | View |
| Walk-In LabSAVED Hemoglobin (Hb) A1c Blood Test | $35 | $6 physician fee (per order) | $41 | Self-order | Lab (Quest vs Labcorp) for this listing price not confirmed. | View |
Totals add only fees each seller lists on its product page (e.g., physician-authorization fees). Shipping, blood-draw, sales tax and state availability may vary. Links may become affiliate links in future; see our disclosure.
HbA1c Test FAQ
How much does a HbA1c test cost?
On Oct 20, 2026, 5 posted prices from 5 sellers ranged from $27.99 to $41 including listed fees (median $39). The lowest price open to the public was $27.99 at TestWell.
What's included in the HbA1c test price?
Each row is the seller's listing for the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (lab: Quest or Labcorp (varies by seller); specimen: Blood draw at a patient service center). The Total column adds fees the seller lists on the product page: TestWell ($6 lab processing fee (per order)), Walk-In Lab ($6 physician fee (per order)). Shipping, tax, blood draws and consultations are not included unless the row says so.
Do you need a doctor's order for a HbA1c test?
Usually not. 5 of 5 listings here are marked self-order: you can buy without bringing your own doctor's order. Some add a listed physician or handling fee, included in the Total. Check the 'Who can order' column.
Which states restrict ordering a HbA1c test?
Sellers in our table note these limits: True Health Labs: Quest self-order not available in NY, NJ, MA, RI. State rules for consumer-ordered lab tests vary and sellers may block some states at checkout, so confirm on the seller's page.
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay?
The IRS counts "laboratory fees that are part of medical care" as medical expenses (IRS Publication 502), and defines medical care as the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Whether a particular at-home test qualifies depends on that and on your plan's rules, so check with your HSA or FSA administrator before paying.
Why do prices differ so much?
Sellers set their own prices for the same lab's kit and may bundle practitioner authorization, consultations, shipping or add-ons. The table shows the price and any separately listed fees as posted on each seller's public page on the date checked.
How current are these prices?
All prices were checked on Oct 20, 2026. Prices and availability (including state restrictions) change; confirm on the seller's page before ordering.
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