Real prices, included biomarkers, results turnaround, and lab networks for eight leading direct-to-consumer testing services — side by side, across the five test categories people search most.
Across eight leading online lab testing services — LabReqs (SchoolTiters.com), DirectLabs, HealthLabs, Ulta Lab Tests, Jason Health, RequestATest, Walk-In Lab, and Accesa Labs — prices and coverage vary by test category. No single service is cheapest on everything. Here is how they compare as of May 2026:
Prices are gathered from each provider's public website and verified periodically. Always confirm the current total cost on the provider's site before ordering. See the full side-by-side comparison →
Pick a category and a representative test. We line up every portal that offers it so you can compare price, what's included, turnaround, and lab network at a glance.
The same comparison as a chart. Lower bars mean a lower published price for the selected test. The lowest price is highlighted.
Eight established direct-to-consumer lab testing companies. Lab network and turnaround times are summarized from each provider's published information.
Titer tests confirm immunity to diseases like Hepatitis B, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and varicella — often required for school, healthcare, or work compliance. If you need several at once, a bundled immunity panel is usually cheaper than buying each titer separately.
Comprehensive panels (often 5–13 infections) cost less per infection than ordering individual tests. Watch for which infections are included and whether the panel uses 4th-generation HIV testing or early-detection RNA testing.
Urine panels (5, 9, 10, or 12 substances) are the most affordable. Hair tests cost more but cover a longer detection window. Confirm whether a result is "screen only" or includes confirmation.
A basic lipid panel is inexpensive and covers cholesterol. Add hs-CRP (inflammation) or homocysteine for a fuller risk picture, or choose an advanced lipid panel for particle-level detail.
Hemoglobin A1c shows your average blood sugar over 2–3 months; fasting glucose is a snapshot. Bundled diabetes panels add insulin and metabolic markers for monitoring.
Listed prices usually include the lab order and standard fees, but a small draw fee may apply at the collection site. Some portals quote different prices depending on whether the sample is processed by LabCorp or Quest.
Quick, direct answers to the questions people ask most about ordering lab tests online.
Online titer tests typically range from about $38 to $99 per test. In our comparison, a single MMR titer (measles, mumps, rubella) starts around $74, a Hepatitis B surface antibody titer starts around $38.88 at LabReqs, and varicella (chickenpox) titers start near $46.99. Full immunity panels that bundle several titers run roughly $136–$189.
Yes. The direct-to-consumer portals compared here let you order most titer and lab tests online without a doctor's visit. You order online, get a lab requisition, and have your blood drawn at a partner collection site (LabCorp or Quest). Results are delivered securely online, usually within 1–5 business days.
Pricing changes, so use the live comparison table above for the current lowest price. As of the last update, MMR titers across the portals compared here ranged from roughly $74 to $99. Some services also offer student discounts, so students should compare both standard and discounted pricing before ordering. Always confirm the total on the provider's site.
Most nursing, medical, and allied-health programs require proof of immunity (titers) for Hepatitis B, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and Varicella (chickenpox), plus a TB test (QuantiFERON Gold blood test or skin test). Many also require Tetanus/Diphtheria. Several portals bundle these into a single immunity panel, and some offer a panel that adds the TB QuantiFERON Gold test — compare the bundled panels in the table above, since buying a panel is usually cheaper than ordering each titer individually.
It depends on the provider. Some services advertise an all-inclusive price with no separate draw or lab order fee, while others (such as Ulta Lab Tests) add a separate lab order fee at checkout. Most listed portals include the lab order in the displayed price, though a small specimen-collection fee may apply at some draw sites. Always check the provider's checkout total before ordering.
Often, yes. A peer-reviewed 2024 cost study found that direct-to-consumer prices for commonly ordered lab tests are generally lower than insurance-negotiated, physician-ordered tests — and substantially cheaper for people without insurance.
Some portals offer student or promotional discounts on titers and other tests. Use the “Apply student discount” toggle above the comparison table to see how a discount affects the ranking, and check each provider's site for current student offers and codes before ordering.
Most direct-to-consumer lab portals restrict ordering to adults 18 and older. Among the services compared here, only LabReqs (through SchoolTiters.com) lists titer testing available for those under 18. If you need immunity testing for a minor — for example, a student entering a school health program — check each provider's age policy at checkout, as this is the main practical difference for under-18 testing.
Turnaround varies by portal and test, but most results arrive within 1–5 business days. Reported turnaround times in this comparison range from about 1–3 business days at the faster end to 3–5 business days. Each portal's stated turnaround is listed in the comparison table.