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Question · Tests · United States

Can you order your own blood tests without a doctor?

CHECKED 2026-09-30SOURCED

Short answer

Yes, in most US states. Quest and Labcorp both sell tests directly to consumers online: you pay, an independent physician signs the order, and you get the blood drawn at one of their locations. Quest adds a $6 physician fee per order and doesn’t sell in Arizona, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. Labcorp tells you at checkout if your state is excluded.

How it works

Both big US labs run consumer stores: questhealth.com and Labcorp OnDemand. You choose a test, pay online, and a physician network authorizes the order behind the scenes, which is why Quest charges a flat $6 physician fee. You then book a draw at a Quest or Labcorp patient service center, and results appear in your account, usually within days.

Quest also offers a mobile draw at home for an extra $79, and charges $20 if you cancel.

What it costs

Prices are per test. At Labcorp OnDemand on 30 September 2026: ApoB $51.75, Lp(a) $36.75, hs-CRP $51.75, HbA1c $39. At Quest: Lp(a) $40.50, a lipid panel $53.10, and an advanced heart panel with ApoB $172, each plus the $6 fee. Both accept HSA and FSA cards.

The catches

State rules vary. Quest names Arizona, Hawaii and Puerto Rico as places it can’t sell. Labcorp doesn’t publish its list, so you only find out at checkout. Neither service interprets the results beyond a basic flag, so you need to know what to order and take the results to your own clinician. If you would rather have someone explain them, that is what the membership services charge for.

Related questions

Will insurance pay for self-ordered tests?

Usually not. These are self-pay purchases. If your doctor orders the same tests, insurance may cover them.

Do I need to fast?

Depends on the test. The lab’s test page says whether fasting is required.

Published 2026-09-30 · Last checked 2026-09-30

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