Ulta Lab Tests vs Walk-In Lab
Ulta Lab Tests scores higher overall (8.4 vs 7.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores 8.4/10 against 7.3 for Walk-In Lab, ahead on price, price transparency and clinical care. Walk-In Lab can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want a choice of Labcorp or Quest for the same order.
Side by side
| Ulta Lab Tests | Walk-In Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $305/yr (one-off panel) |
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
| 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 | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 44 states (not NY, NJ, RI, MD, MA, AZ), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected. | Refund before specimen only: partial refund within 7 days; 8 to 180 days less $10; after 181 days site credit. |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) | 4.8/5 (6,058 reviews) |
| Best for | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. | People who want a choice of Labcorp or Quest for the same order. |
| 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 | Ulta Lab Tests | Walk-In Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | No all-in price published | $305/yr (one-off panel) source, 2026-10-31 |
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.
Walk-In Lab: a closer look
Lab-test store with a choice of Labcorp or Quest and a $6 physician fee per order. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Walk-In Lab.
In its favour
- Choose Labcorp or Quest
- 4.8 on Trustpilot from 6,000+ reviews
- Says it does not sell customer information
To weigh
- $6 physician fee added per order.
- No physician results review or follow-up; you are told to see your own provider.
- Labcorp route blocked in MD and MA too, beyond the usual NY/NJ/RI.
Which should you choose?
Choose 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 priceChoose Walk-In Lab
Best for people who want a choice of Labcorp or Quest for the same order. Its lowest all-in plan is $305/yr (one-off panel).
Check Walk-In Lab's priceUlta Lab Tests vs Walk-In Lab: questions people ask
Which is better, Ulta Lab Tests or Walk-In Lab?
On our published score Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4 and Walk-In Lab rates 7.3. Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest; Walk-In Lab is best for people who want a choice of Labcorp or Quest for the same order.
Do Ulta Lab Tests and Walk-In Lab offer the same treatments?
Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders. Walk-In Lab: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Ulta Lab Tests: not stated. Walk-In Lab: not stated.
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