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Short answer: it depends — plan on anywhere from about $50 for a few basic blood tests to $300–$1,200+ for an extensive “full” panel with specialty markers and coaching. Insurance can make many tests much cheaper or free if ordered by a clinician and deemed medically necessary.
Cost bands and examples
- Basic single-panel (CBC, basic metabolic panel, lipid panel, A1c): $10–$150 cash-pay at large labs; often $0–$50 with insurance if ordered by your doctor.
- Mid-range comprehensive bloodwork (CBC + CMP + lipid + HbA1c + thyroid + vitamin D + CRP and a few hormones/nutrients): roughly $100–$400 if buying directly or using a consumer service.
- Advanced/functional panels (micronutrient testing, comprehensive hormone panels, specialty cardiac or inflammation markers, or packages with lab interpretation and coaching): $300–$1,200+ depending on tests and coaching included.
Named providers and why you might choose them
- Quest Diagnostics / LabCorp — nationwide lab networks; good if you want clinician-ordered testing, broad menu, and in-network billing with insurance.
- InsideTracker — consumer-focused comprehensive panels with personalized interpretation and lifestyle recommendations; good if you want actionable guidance and wearable/lab integration.
- Everlywell / LetsGetChecked — affordable at-home finger-prick kits for things like cholesterol, thyroid, hormones; convenient and lower cost but fewer markers.
- SpectraCell — specialized micronutrient testing used in functional-medicine settings (more expensive).
- DUTCH Test (by Precision Analytical) — go-to for detailed sex-steroid metabolite and adrenal hormone profiles (popular for hormone workups).
- Onegevity / Thorne — companies that combine lab testing with integrative interpretation/coaching (higher cost, aimed at longevity/functional testing).
Factors that change price
- Who orders it (doctor vs. direct-to-consumer)
- Whether insurance covers it (screening vs. diagnostic)
- Number and specialty of biomarkers (basic chemistry vs. micronutrients or hormone metabolomics)
- Phlebotomy (venue) vs. at-home collection
- Interpretation/coaching services included
How to get an exact price
- If using insurance: ask your clinician/insurance for coverage rules and in-network lab costs.
- If paying cash: check online price estimators for Quest/LabCorp or call local labs for self-pay rates.
- If using a consumer service: check the provider’s website for current package prices and what’s included.
If you tell me which biomarkers or health goals matter most (cardiometabolic risk, hormones, vitamins, inflammation, longevity), I can recommend 2–3 specific tests/packages and current approximate prices.