Heart & Lipids
HDL Cholesterol test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
HDL (“good”) cholesterol helps clear cholesterol from the bloodstream. It's reported as part of the standard lipid panel.
Below we compare what HDL 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 HDL test cost?
HDL costs $35 on its own, or $99–$689 when purchased as a bundle.
- GoodlabsIncludes HDL in a 14-biomarker panelCost: Free with blood donation
- Walk-In LabLowest priceTests HDL on its ownCost: $35
- Vitals VaultIncludes HDL in a 37-biomarker panelCost: $99
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes HDL in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $169
- Empirical HealthIncludes HDL in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- SuperpowerIncludes HDL in a 59-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Vitals VaultIncludes HDL in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Parsley HealthIncludes HDL in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes HDL in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- WHOOP Advanced LabsIncludes HDL in a 65-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Function HealthIncludes HDL in a 128-biomarker panelCost: $365
- Vitals VaultIncludes HDL in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- EverlywellIncludes HDL in an 86-biomarker panelCost: $399
- Marek HealthIncludes HDL in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $495
- InsideTrackerIncludes HDL in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
- Marek HealthIncludes HDL in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $595
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes HDL in a 46-biomarker panelCost: $689
Cheapest option: Order HDL on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $35, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Standalone price is the all-in consumer cost to order HDL by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026. Reported on a standard lipid panel rather than ordered on its own. The cheapest one is Walk-In Lab's Lipid Panel ($29 + $6 physician fee), which also includes total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides.
Frequently asked questions about HDL testing
What is the cheapest way to get a HDL test?
Order HDL on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $35, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a HDL test?
No. The standalone HDL 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 HDL test covered by insurance?
If a doctor orders HDL 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.