Metabolic
Glucose test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
Fasting glucose is a snapshot of your blood sugar at the moment of the draw and a first-line screen for diabetes risk.
Below we compare what Glucose 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 Glucose test cost?
Glucose costs $34 on its own, or $99–$689 when purchased as a bundle.
- Walk-In LabLowest priceTests Glucose on its ownCost: $34
- Vitals VaultIncludes Glucose in a 37-biomarker panelCost: $99
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes Glucose in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $169
- Empirical HealthIncludes Glucose in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- SuperpowerIncludes Glucose in a 59-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Vitals VaultIncludes Glucose in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Parsley HealthIncludes Glucose in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes Glucose in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- WHOOP Advanced LabsIncludes Glucose in a 65-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Function HealthIncludes Glucose in a 128-biomarker panelCost: $365
- Vitals VaultIncludes Glucose in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- EverlywellIncludes Glucose in an 86-biomarker panelCost: $399
- Marek HealthIncludes Glucose in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $495
- InsideTrackerIncludes Glucose in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
- Marek HealthIncludes Glucose in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $595
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes Glucose in a 46-biomarker panelCost: $689
Cheapest option: Order Glucose on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $34, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Standalone price is the all-in consumer cost to order Glucose by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone fasting glucose test for $28 plus a $6 physician fee. A full Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, which adds 13 more markers, runs about $35.
Frequently asked questions about Glucose testing
What is the cheapest way to get a Glucose test?
Order Glucose on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $34, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Glucose test?
No. The standalone Glucose 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 Glucose test covered by insurance?
If a doctor orders Glucose to look into symptoms or manage a diagnosed condition, insurance usually covers it, though you may still owe a copay or deductible. The direct-to-consumer tests priced above are paid out of pocket and are not billed to insurance.