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