GLP-1 Bloodwork Cost Without Insurance
Without insurance, the five tests most often ordered before GLP-1 treatment (A1c, CMP, lipid panel, TSH, and CBC) cost $127.70 to $267 in total when ordered separately from the online providers we checked. Single tests ranged from about $28 to $78. Prices below were checked on each company’s website on September 28, 2026.
How much does each test cost?
Each price links to the product page it came from. Totals include one required fee per order.
| Test | Walk-In Lab | Personalabs | HealthLabs.com | Private MD Labs | Quest | Ulta Lab Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1c | $35 | $50 | $29 | $31 | $39 | $22.95 |
| CMP | $30 | $44 | $39 | $39 | $44.10 | $22.95 |
| Lipid panel | $33 | $51 | $29 | $51 | $53.10 | $22.95 |
| TSH | $35 | $78 | $39 | $43 | $49 | $22.95 |
| CBC | $27 | $44 | $28 | $31 | $26.10 | $22.95 |
| Required fee | $6 | None | None | None | $6* | $12.95 |
| All five | $166 | $267 | $164 | $195 | $217.30 | $127.70 |
Prices last checked September 28, 2026 on each company's own website. Prices change often, and sales come and go, so confirm the price at checkout. "All five" is the five tests ordered separately in one order, including one required fee. *For Quest, we saw the fee but did not confirm whether it is charged once per order; totals assume once. Not checked: Labcorp OnDemand (site unavailable on the check date). Private MD Labs prices are for its Quest Diagnostics versions of each test; its Labcorp versions are separate products with their own prices. Ulta Lab Tests' location finder listed mostly Quest Diagnostics patient service centers, plus some independent draw sites that charge an extra "premium draw fee" ($30 and $40 at the two we saw), so pick a Quest location to pay only the prices shown. Ulta Lab Tests prices were checked by hand on September 25, 2026. Private MD Labs: code GLPSCREEN gives 15% off, per its affiliate program on September 25, 2026 (our affiliate code; prices shown do not include it).
A few notes on the numbers:
- Walk-In Lab also advertised a coupon price of $22.95 on its CBC through 09/30/2026. The table shows the regular price.
- Personalabs’ A1c page title mentioned $39, but the buy box and the page’s own FAQ both listed $50. The table shows $50.
- Private MD Labs offered first-time customers a “$1 today, pay the balance after results” option. The table shows the full price. Its CMP was on sale from $49.
- Quest’s CMP, lipid panel, and CBC were shown at 10% off. The table shows the sale prices.
- Labcorp OnDemand showed a maintenance page on the check date, so its prices are not included.
What about the kidney urine test (UACR)?
For people with diabetes, the ADA recommends a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) test at least yearly (ADA Standards of Care 2026, Section 11, recommendation 11.1a). Among the providers that sell it as a standalone test, it cost $55 to $94 including fees. It is not included in the totals above. See the UACR page for the price table.
Is a bundled panel cheaper?
Sometimes. Two sellers offered a panel with the five tests plus an insulin test:
- Ulta Lab Tests: its GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel was $129 on September 25, 2026. Its product page lists a CBC, CMP, lipid panel, hemoglobin A1c with estimated average glucose, TSH, and insulin (Ulta Lab Tests). Ulta Lab Tests also adds a $12.95 draw fee at checkout. Bought separately at Ulta Lab Tests, the five tests cost less than the panel, which adds only the insulin test.
- Walk-In Lab: its GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel was $165 plus a $6 physician fee. Its product page lists a CMP, CBC, lipid panel, A1c, TSH, and insulin (Walk-In Lab). That is about the same as buying the five tests separately at Walk-In Lab, with an insulin test added.
Before buying a bundle, compare its test list with what the prescriber asked for. A bundle can include tests nobody requested or leave out one that was.
What fees should I watch for?
Physician order fee. Buying a lab test online still needs an order from a licensed physician. The company’s physician network provides it. Some companies list this as a separate charge:
- Walk-In Lab: $6 physician fee per order, not per test. It is non-refundable (Walk-In Lab FAQ).
- Quest (questhealth.com): a $6 physician service fee shown next to each product. We did not confirm whether it applies once per order.
- Personalabs: says its price covers the doctor’s order, the lab visit, and results, with no draw fee or doctor fee (Personalabs payments FAQ).
- HealthLabs.com: says there are no fees or extra charges for visiting the test center or getting results (HealthLabs.com FAQ).
- Private MD Labs: no separate physician fee was shown on the product pages we checked (Private MD Labs).
Draw fee. Ulta Lab Tests charges a standard $12.95 draw fee at checkout. It says some collection sites charge more, and that any higher fee is shown when you pick the site (Ulta Lab Tests FAQ). In our cart check it was charged once per order, not per test.
Fees at the lab. Walk-In Lab says all fees are included when you order and nothing more is due at the lab. It notes draw fees may apply to at-home kits that need a separate blood draw (Walk-In Lab FAQ).
Cancellation and expiration fees.
- Walk-In Lab: partial refund within 7 days; a $10 cancellation fee after that, up to 180 days (Walk-In Lab FAQ).
- Personalabs: lab orders are valid for six months. Reinstating an expired order costs $20 (Personalabs FAQ).
- HealthLabs.com: refunds before your visit, minus a 20 percent cancellation fee (HealthLabs.com FAQ).
What does the price include?
With the online providers above, the price generally covers the physician’s lab order (the requisition you bring to the lab), the blood draw at a patient service center, the lab analysis, and online access to results. Check each company’s page for details.
Can I use insurance, an HSA, or an FSA?
HealthLabs.com says it does not accept insurance (HealthLabs.com FAQ). Walk-In Lab can provide a receipt to file with your insurer but does not guarantee reimbursement (Walk-In Lab FAQ). Quest’s product pages say HSA and FSA cards are accepted. Whether a test is eligible for your HSA or FSA depends on your plan.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do GLP-1 baseline labs cost without insurance?
- Ordering an A1c, CMP, lipid panel, TSH, and CBC separately cost between about $127.70 and $267 across the online providers we checked, including required fees. Single tests ranged from $28 to $78. Prices change, so check the dated table on this page.
- What is a physician fee on lab testing sites?
- Some online lab companies charge a small separate fee for the physician who reviews and signs your lab order. Walk-In Lab charged $6 per order and Quest showed a $6 physician service fee. Personalabs and HealthLabs.com said their prices include everything.
- Is there a fee at the lab when I get my blood drawn?
- For the providers we checked, no. Walk-In Lab, Personalabs, and HealthLabs.com all say there is nothing more to pay at the lab. Walk-In Lab notes that at-home kits needing a separate blood draw may have draw fees.
Sources
- 11. Chronic Kidney Disease and Risk Management: Standards of Care in Diabetes 2026. American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Care 2026;49(Suppl 1). Checked September 23, 2026.
- Help and FAQ. Walk-In Lab. Checked September 23, 2026.
- GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel. Walk-In Lab. Checked September 23, 2026.
- GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel. Ulta Lab Tests. Checked September 25, 2026.
- Frequently Asked Questions. Ulta Lab Tests. Checked September 25, 2026.
- Payments FAQs. Personalabs. Checked September 23, 2026.
- General FAQs. Personalabs. Checked September 23, 2026.
- FAQ. HealthLabs.com. Checked September 23, 2026.
- Hemoglobin (HgB) A1c product page. Private MD Labs. Checked September 23, 2026.