Heart & Lipids
Apolipoprotein B test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
ApoB counts every atherogenic (plaque-forming) lipoprotein particle in your blood. It's increasingly seen as a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol alone.
Below we compare what ApoB costs on its own against every testing package we track that includes it, sorted by price. We pulled the standalone figure from a direct-to-consumer lab that runs on the Quest or LabCorp network and checked each bundle against the providers we track, so you can see the cheapest way to get this marker.
How much does a ApoB test cost?
ApoB costs $65 on its own, or $190–$689 when purchased as a bundle.
- GoodlabsIncludes ApoB in a 14-biomarker panelCost: Free with blood donation
- Walk-In LabLowest priceTests ApoB on its ownCost: $65
- Empirical HealthIncludes ApoB in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- SuperpowerIncludes ApoB in a 59-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Parsley HealthIncludes ApoB in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes ApoB in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- WHOOP Advanced LabsIncludes ApoB in a 65-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Function HealthIncludes ApoB in a 128-biomarker panelCost: $365
- Vitals VaultIncludes ApoB in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- Marek HealthIncludes ApoB in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $495
- InsideTrackerIncludes ApoB in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
- Marek HealthIncludes ApoB in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $595
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes ApoB in a 46-biomarker panelCost: $689
Cheapest option: Order ApoB on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $65, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Standalone price is the all-in consumer cost to order ApoB by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026. Quest's own consumer site only sells ApoB inside a multi-marker heart panel, but Walk-In Lab offers it as a standalone test for $59 plus a $6 physician fee, run on the Quest or LabCorp network.
Do medical guidelines recommend a ApoB test?
ApoB is not yet a routine screening test for every adult, but it has strong and growing support from cardiology authorities and lipid specialists.
- Cardiology guidelines. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association's 2026 dyslipidemia guideline added selective ApoB testing to assess remaining cardiovascular risk and guide treatment, for example in people with type 2 diabetes, high triglycerides, or existing heart disease who have already reached their standard cholesterol goals, where ApoB can be a more accurate risk marker than LDL cholesterol.
- Lipid specialists. Lipidologists argue ApoB is a better measure of risk than LDL cholesterol because it counts the actual number of artery-clogging particles in your blood. As Dr. Thomas Dayspring put it on The Peter Attia Drive podcast, “So it's particle number. And the best and easiest way and the most tested way to get an accurate atherogenic particle number is to measure ApoB.”
Frequently asked questions about ApoB testing
What is the cheapest way to get a ApoB test?
Order ApoB on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $65, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a ApoB test?
No. The standalone ApoB test listed above includes the physician order in its price, so you can buy it online and have your blood drawn without your own doctor. You would only need your own doctor's order if you want to bill the test to insurance.
Is a ApoB test covered by insurance?
ApoB is not universally covered. Many insurers still treat it as not medically necessary for routine screening, so even with a doctor's order it may be denied or applied to your deductible. Paying cash for a standalone test (around $65) is often simpler, and sometimes cheaper than an insured lab bill.
ApoB vs LDL cholesterol, what is the difference?
LDL cholesterol measures the amount of cholesterol carried inside LDL particles, while ApoB counts the particles themselves. Because each atherogenic particle carries exactly one ApoB protein, ApoB reflects the true number of plaque-forming particles, which can be high even when your LDL cholesterol looks normal.
Who should consider an ApoB test?
It is especially informative if you have high triglycerides, diabetes or prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, a family history of early heart disease, or a borderline LDL result where you want a clearer read on your risk.