Short answer
On 2 October 2026, Labcorp OnDemand listed the Lp(a) test at $49. Quest listed it at $45 plus a $6 physician service fee, so $51. Both accept HSA and FSA money, need no doctor visit, and give results in a few days. Prices change with promotions, so check the page before you pay.
What the two big labs charge
Labcorp OnDemand lists the lipoprotein(a) test at $49, with results 2 to 4 days after the sample reaches the lab. Quest lists it at $45, plus a $6.00 physician service fee at checkout, with results in 3 to 5 business days. Both are for adults 18 and over, both say HSA/FSA is accepted, and both involve a short blood draw at a lab site. We read each price on the company's own page on 2 October 2026. Both labs run sales, and prices a few days earlier were lower, so treat these as list prices.
Where it is cheaper to bundle
Quest also sells a High-Risk Heart Health Lipid and Lp(a) panel at $85, against $59 for its plain cholesterol panel on the same page. If you want your cholesterol numbers anyway, the panel can cost less than buying two tests. Membership services such as Function Health and Superpower include Lp(a) in their larger panels, but you do not need a yearly membership just to get this one number.
Do you need to pay out of pocket at all
Maybe not. Lp(a) is largely inherited and does not change much over a lifetime, so one result is usually enough. Many clinicians will order it with your next routine blood work, and insurance may cover it when it is ordered for a medical reason. Ask your doctor first, then use the lab sites above if you would rather order it yourself. Read our page on what Lp(a) is and what a high result means before you test.
Related questions
Do I need a doctor's order for an Lp(a) test?
Not to buy it from these labs. Quest says the physician service fee covers the order and review, and Labcorp OnDemand sells it directly. A doctor can still help you interpret a high result.
Do I need to fast for an Lp(a) test?
Labcorp's page lists no special preparation for the Lp(a) test. Check the instructions on your order, since a bundled cholesterol panel may ask you to fast.
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Published 2026-10-02 · Last checked 2026-10-02
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