Marek Health vs Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores higher overall (8.4 vs 7.9).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores 8.4/10 against 7.9 for Marek Health, ahead on price and reputation. Marek Health can still be the better fit: it is best for hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone.
Side by side
| Marek Health | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $250/yr (one-off panel) | Not published |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Treatments | Lab test orders | 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 | 47 states (not NY, NJ, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | No subscription, minimum commitment, or cancellation fee; pay per service. | 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 | No profile we could quote | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) |
| Best for | Hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone. | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Marek Health | Ulta Lab Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | $250/yr (one-off panel) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
Marek Health: a closer look
Marek Diagnostics sells expert-built panels at Quest; separate coaching program for treatment. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Marek Health.
In its favour
- No subscription: pay per panel
- Measures free testosterone by equilibrium dialysis
- Low single-test prices
To weigh
- Privacy policy lists health information as shared/sold to advertising partners (CCPA disclosure).
- Lab orders unavailable in NY, NJ, RI.
- Program costs stack: $299 intake + labs from $450 + treatment; Marek's own estimate is about $1,599 in year one.
- Treatment requires an annual physical from an outside clinician.
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 Marek Health
Best for hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone. Its lowest all-in plan is $250/yr (one-off panel).
Check Marek Health'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 priceMarek Health vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, Marek Health or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score Marek Health rates 7.9 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. Marek Health is best for hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone; Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Do Marek Health and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
Marek Health: Lab test orders. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Marek Health: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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