Lifeforce vs Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores higher overall (8.4 vs 7.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores 8.4/10 against 7.5 for Lifeforce, ahead on price. Lifeforce can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want regular clinician consults with their testing and accept a higher price.
Side by side
| Lifeforce | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $599/yr (one-time yearly fee) | Not published |
| Our score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Treatments | Longevity memberships | Lab test orders |
| Medication in price | Not stated | Not stated |
| Drugs dispensed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Labs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Membership | Not stated | Not stated |
| Insurance | No; self-pay | No; self-pay |
| States | Not confirmed: no state list found on its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Monthly plan cancel anytime. Membership fees refundable only within 30 days of purchase or 15 days after first diagnostic order (whichever first) and only if no services used; partial refunds discretionary. | Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected. |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.2/5 (213 reviews) | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) |
| Best for | People who want regular clinician consults with their testing and accept a higher price. | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Lifeforce: a closer look
Clinician-led membership with at-home draws, 45-minute consults and add-on treatments. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Lifeforce.
In its favour
- At-home phlebotomist included
- 45-minute clinician consults included
- HSA and FSA eligible
To weigh
- Much higher all-in cost than test-only memberships: about $1,838 in year one on the monthly plan.
- Prices differ across Lifeforce landers ($149 vs $199 first payment; diagnostic $599 vs earlier $349).
- Narrow refund window and none once services are used.
- Sells supplements and prescriptions; supplement claims not FDA-evaluated.
Ulta Lab Tests: a closer look
Discount lab-test store using Quest; low single-test prices, no membership. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ulta Lab Tests.
In its favour
- Low single-test prices on core markers
- No membership
- HSA cards accepted
To weigh
- A $12.95 standard draw fee is added at checkout on every collection (more at some sites), so list prices are not all-in.
- Hawaii health regulator issued notices of violation (Jan 2026) over Ulta-affiliated collection sites operating without an authorized order.
- Lab partner not named on Ulta's own FAQ/about pages.
- Physician review of results not described; FAQ only recommends sharing results with your doctor.
Which should you choose?
Choose Lifeforce
Best for people who want regular clinician consults with their testing and accept a higher price. Its lowest all-in plan is $599/yr (one-time yearly fee).
Check Lifeforce's priceChoose Ulta Lab Tests
Best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Check Ulta Lab Tests's priceLifeforce vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, Lifeforce or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score Lifeforce rates 7.5 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. Lifeforce is best for people who want regular clinician consults with their testing and accept a higher price; Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Do Lifeforce and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
Lifeforce: Longevity memberships. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Lifeforce: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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