Metabolic
Hemoglobin A1c test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over the past ~3 months and is the standard test for screening and monitoring prediabetes and diabetes.
Below we compare what HbA1c 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 HbA1c test cost?
HbA1c costs $45 on its own, or $99–$689 when purchased as a bundle.
- QuestLowest priceTests HbA1c on its ownCost: $45
- Vitals VaultIncludes HbA1c in a 37-biomarker panelCost: $99
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes HbA1c in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $169
- Empirical HealthIncludes HbA1c in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- SuperpowerIncludes HbA1c in a 59-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Vitals VaultIncludes HbA1c in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Parsley HealthIncludes HbA1c in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes HbA1c in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- WHOOP Advanced LabsIncludes HbA1c in a 65-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Function HealthIncludes HbA1c in a 128-biomarker panelCost: $365
- Vitals VaultIncludes HbA1c in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- EverlywellIncludes HbA1c in an 86-biomarker panelCost: $399
- Marek HealthIncludes HbA1c in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $495
- InsideTrackerIncludes HbA1c in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
- Marek HealthIncludes HbA1c in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $595
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes HbA1c in a 46-biomarker panelCost: $689
Cheapest option: Order HbA1c on its own. Quest sells a standalone test for $45, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Standalone price is the all-in consumer cost to order HbA1c by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026.
Frequently asked questions about HbA1c testing
What is the cheapest way to get a HbA1c test?
Order HbA1c on its own. Quest sells a standalone test for $45, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a HbA1c test?
No. The standalone HbA1c 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 HbA1c test covered by insurance?
If a doctor orders HbA1c 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.