Maximus 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 Maximus, ahead on clinical care and reputation. Maximus can still be the better fit: it is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel.
Side by side
| Maximus | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) | Not published |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Treatments | Longevity memberships, Hormone panels | 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 RI, NY, NJ), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Annual auto-renewing subscription; add-ons do not renew. Cancellation method not stated on labs page. | Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected. |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) |
| Best for | Men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Maximus: a closer look
Testosterone clinic's yearly lab panels; Optimal and Maximal, with many calculated scores. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: The FDA warned Maximus on June 8, 2026 about false or misleading website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. The letter does not concern lab testing.
In its favour
- Low yearly price for the Optimal panel
- Includes free testosterone and estradiol
- At-home testosterone kit with no subscription
To weigh
- No physician review of comprehensive panel results.
- Metric counts are padded with calculated ratios; Optimal's ApoB is estimated by formula, not measured.
- Lab company not named.
- Renewal wording conflicts between the Maximal card and the FAQ.
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 Maximus
Best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. Its lowest all-in plan is $99.99/yr (one-off kit).
Check Maximus'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 priceMaximus vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, Maximus or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score Maximus rates 7.9 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel; Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Do Maximus and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Maximus: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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