Quest vs Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores higher overall (8.4 vs 8.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores 8.4/10 against 8.3 for Quest, ahead on price and reputation. Quest can still be the better fit: it is best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership.
Side by side
| Quest | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $335/yr (one-off test) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 48 states (not AZ, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel online before collection; $20 non-refundable for in-person tests, $45 for home kits; refunds in 7 to 14 business days. | 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 | People near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership. | 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 | Quest | Ulta Lab Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | $335/yr (one-off test) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
Quest: a closer look
Quest's own store: panels and single tests with a $6 physician fee per order. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Quest.
In its favour
- The lab sells directly, ordered through the PWNHealth network
- Sold in New York and New Jersey
- HSA and FSA accepted
To weigh
- $6 physician service fee on top of every listed price.
- The questhealth.com seller entity is not a HIPAA covered entity.
- No standalone ApoB or estradiol test surfaced in site search; ApoB only inside a $215 panel.
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 Quest
Best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership. Its lowest all-in plan is $335/yr (one-off test).
Check Quest'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 priceQuest vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, Quest or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score Quest rates 8.3 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. Quest is best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership; Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Do Quest and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
Quest: Lab test orders. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Quest: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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