Heart & Lipids
LDL Cholesterol test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
LDL (“bad”) cholesterol is the classic target for cardiovascular risk reduction. It's reported as part of the standard lipid panel.
Below we compare what LDL 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 LDL test cost?
LDL costs $35 on its own, or $99–$689 when purchased as a bundle.
- GoodlabsIncludes LDL in a 14-biomarker panelCost: Free with blood donation
- Walk-In LabLowest priceTests LDL on its ownCost: $35
- Vitals VaultIncludes LDL in a 37-biomarker panelCost: $99
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes LDL in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $169
- Empirical HealthIncludes LDL in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- SuperpowerIncludes LDL in a 59-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Vitals VaultIncludes LDL in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Parsley HealthIncludes LDL in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes LDL in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- WHOOP Advanced LabsIncludes LDL in a 65-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Function HealthIncludes LDL in a 128-biomarker panelCost: $365
- Vitals VaultIncludes LDL in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- EverlywellIncludes LDL in an 86-biomarker panelCost: $399
- Marek HealthIncludes LDL in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $495
- InsideTrackerIncludes LDL in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
- Marek HealthIncludes LDL in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $595
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes LDL in a 46-biomarker panelCost: $689
Cheapest option: Order LDL 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 LDL by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026. LDL is calculated from 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, HDL, and triglycerides.
Frequently asked questions about LDL testing
What is the cheapest way to get a LDL test?
Order LDL 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 LDL test?
No. The standalone LDL 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 LDL test covered by insurance?
If a doctor orders LDL 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.