Cholesterol Test Cost: Compare 5 Prices
How much does the Lipid Panel (cholesterol test) cost? We found 5 posted prices from 5 sellers, from $30.99 to $49 including separately listed fees. The cheapest cholesterol test (lipid panel) price open to the public was $30.99 at TestWell. Last checked Oct 20, 2026.
What it measures
A standard cholesterol panel: total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides and a calculated or measured LDL cholesterol.
Lab: Quest or Labcorp (varies by seller) · Specimen: Blood draw at a patient service center
Evidence level: Established
The 2019 ESC/EAS guideline recommends LDL cholesterol analysis as the primary lipid analysis for screening, diagnosis and management, with triglycerides as part of routine lipid analysis and total cholesterol used for risk estimation (Class I). The 2018 AHA/ACC guideline states that screening can be performed with fasting or nonfasting lipid measurement. Standard panels report total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides and a calculated or measured LDL.
Sources:
- Mach F, Baigent C, et al. 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias. Eur Heart J. 2020;41(1):111-188. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehz455. https://eas-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2019_dyslipidaemias_guidelin.pdf
- Grundy SM, et al. 2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol: Executive Summary. Circulation. 2019;139:e1046. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7403606/
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.
Cholesterol Test prices, lowest total first
| Seller | Price | Listed fees | Total | Who can order | Notes | Links and actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TestWellLOWESTSAVED Cholesterol Test (Lipid Panel) | $24.99 | $6 lab processing fee (per order) | $30.99 | Self-order | Quest or Labcorp. | View |
| Direct Laboratory Services (DirectLabs)SAVED Lipid Panel | $39 | $0 listed | $39 | 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 |
| Walk-In LabSAVED Lipid Panel Blood Test | $33 | $6 physician fee (per order) | $39 | Self-order | Page notes a LabCorp-only variant; lab for the main price not confirmed. | View |
| Labcorp OnDemandSAVED Cholesterol Test (Lipid Panel) | $44.25 | $0 listed | $44.25 | Self-order | Displayed as 25% off; regular $59. | View |
| True Health LabsSAVED Basic Cholesterol Panel | $49 | $0 listed | $49 | 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 |
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.
Cholesterol Test FAQ
How much does a cholesterol test (lipid panel) cost?
On Oct 20, 2026, 5 posted prices from 5 sellers ranged from $30.99 to $49 including listed fees (median $39). The lowest price open to the public was $30.99 at TestWell.
What's included in the cholesterol test (lipid panel) price?
Each row is the seller's listing for the Lipid Panel (cholesterol test) (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 cholesterol test (lipid panel)?
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 cholesterol test (lipid panel)?
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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