Nutrients
Vitamin B12 test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supports nerve function and red blood cell production. Low levels can cause anemia and neurological symptoms.
Below we compare what Vitamin B12 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 Vitamin B12 test cost?
Vitamin B12 costs $55 on its own, or $190–$689 when purchased as a bundle.
- QuestLowest priceTests Vitamin B12 on its ownCost: $55
- Empirical HealthIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- SuperpowerIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 59-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Vitals VaultIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Parsley HealthIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Vitals VaultIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- EverlywellIncludes Vitamin B12 in an 86-biomarker panelCost: $399
- InsideTrackerIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
- LabCorp OnDemandIncludes Vitamin B12 in a 46-biomarker panelCost: $689
Cheapest option: Order Vitamin B12 on its own. Quest sells a standalone test for $55, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Standalone price is the all-in consumer cost to order Vitamin B12 by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026.
Frequently asked questions about Vitamin B12 testing
What is the cheapest way to get a Vitamin B12 test?
Order Vitamin B12 on its own. Quest sells a standalone test for $55, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Vitamin B12 test?
No. The standalone Vitamin B12 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 Vitamin B12 test covered by insurance?
If a doctor orders Vitamin B12 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.