Lipoprotein(a)

Quest#34604
LabCorp#120188
17 ordering services comparedPrices last checked 3 days ago

Lipoprotein(a), often written as Lp(a), is a type of lipoprotein particle in the blood that is similar to LDL (low-density lipoprotein) but has an additional protein called apolipoprotein(a) attached to it. Levels of Lp(a) are largely determined by genetics and tend to remain relatively stable throughout a person's life. This test measures the amount of Lp(a) in a blood sample. This test is used to help assess a person's risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. Because Lp(a) is inherited, testing may be considered for people with a personal or family history of early heart disease or high cholesterol that is not fully explained by other risk factors. Results are typically interpreted alongside other lipid measurements and overall risk assessment.

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How much does a Lipoprotein(a) test cost?

The cheapest self-pay Lipoprotein(a) test is $16.00 at Good Labs, out of 17 ordering services compared. The highest listed price is $120.00 at Discounted Labs, a difference of $104.00. It is Quest test code 34604 and LabCorp test code 120188. Prices are self-pay cash rates read from each service’s own public catalog, last verified 3 days ago.

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Lipoprotein(a) self-pay prices by ordering service, last checked 3 days ago
Ordering ServicePriceOrder
Good Labs✓ Best Pricechecked 3 days ago$16.00Order
Mito Healthchecked 3 days ago$16.24$11.60 for members ($9/mo membership)Order
DrSayschecked 3 days ago$21.99Order
AlgoRxchecked 3 days ago$26.00Order
Anabolic Insightschecked 3 days ago$27.00$27.00 via LabCorp also availableOrder
Marek Diagnosticschecked 3 days ago$32.50Order
Jason Healthchecked 3 days ago$35.00Order
Own Your Labschecked 3 days ago$35.20Order
Quest Healthchecked 3 days ago$40.50Order
Private MD Labschecked 3 days ago$49.00Order
Walk-In Labchecked 3 days ago$49.00Order
LabCorp OnDemandchecked 3 days ago$49.00Order
Request A Testchecked 3 days ago$49.00Order
HealthLabs.comchecked 3 days ago$49.00Order
DirectLabschecked 3 days ago$59.00Order
True Health Labschecked 21 days ago$59.00Order
Discounted Labschecked 3 days ago$120.00Order

These are online lab ordering services — not the physical draw site. Once you purchase a requisition, you visit a nearby Quest or LabCorp patient service center for your blood draw. Prices are self-pay cash rates and may vary by location.

Guides about Lipoprotein(a)

Plain-English explanations of what this test measures and how it's done.

What does a lipid panel measure?
A lipid panel measures four things from a single blood sample: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It is the standard test for assessing cardiovascular risk, and it is one of the cheapest and most widely stocked tests in self-pay lab testing. Interpreting the numbers is a job for a clinician who knows your history.

Lipoprotein(a): common questions

How much does a Lipoprotein(a) test cost without insurance?

The lowest self-pay price we track for Lipoprotein(a) is $16.00 at Good Labs, across 17 ordering services; the highest is $120.00. You pay the ordering service directly, and no insurance is involved. Prices were last verified on September 28, 2026.

Do you need a doctor's order for a Lipoprotein(a) test?

No. Every ordering service listed on this page includes the physician order with the purchase, so you can buy Lipoprotein(a) yourself and take the requisition to the lab. Your results come back to you — what they mean is a conversation for you and a clinician.

Where is the blood drawn for a Lipoprotein(a) test?

At a Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp patient service center, depending on which laboratory the ordering service you pick uses. You choose the location and time after you order. LabTestCompare does not draw blood, run tests, or issue results — we only compare what each service charges.

Can you use health insurance for a Lipoprotein(a) test?

No. Every price on this page is a self-pay price paid directly to the ordering service, and none of these services bill insurance. If you want Lipoprotein(a) billed through your plan instead, that goes through your own provider — which is a separate route with its own cost, and worth comparing against the prices here.

Is this the same Lipoprotein(a) test a doctor would order?

Yes — it is the same assay, identified by the same laboratory order codes: Quest #34604 and LabCorp #120188. Every price on this page is matched to that code, which is how we can say the services are being compared on an identical test rather than on similarly named products.

How long do Lipoprotein(a) results take?

That is set by the laboratory rather than by us. Routine blood tests are commonly back within a few business days and specialized assays take longer; the ordering service states the expected turnaround for Lipoprotein(a) before you buy, and delivers the result to you directly.

Compiled by the LabTestCompare editorial team. Prices are collected from each ordering service’s own published catalog and re-checked on a schedule — see our editorial policy for how we source and correct them. Prices on this page were last verified .

Background reading on lab testing: MedlinePlus: Lab Tests (NIH) · CDC. This page is a price comparison, not medical advice — see our medical disclaimer.