What CheapestLabs.com does

CheapestLabs.com is an independent comparison resource for self-pay laboratory testing in the United States. We publish the posted price, the sample type, preparation notes, and the expected turnaround for panels that adults can order directly, then explain how the collection and reporting process works so you can decide what to do next.

The site exists because the price of the same panel can differ from one provider to another, and the details that matter most - whether fasting is required, how long results take, and where you can have a sample drawn - are often scattered across several pages. We put those details in one place, in plain language, and keep them in a consistent format so panels can be compared side by side.

Who the site is for

CheapestLabs is written for adults who are paying for lab work themselves, whether because they do not have a referral, because they want a copy of a result for their own records, or because they are comparing options before booking. It is an information and comparison tool, not a clinic.

How the site is funded

We are funded through affiliate partnerships. When you choose to order a test through a link on this site, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not change the price you pay, and it does not influence which tests or prices we display.

We are not a laboratory. We do not perform testing, we do not collect samples, and we do not employ the clinicians who order or interpret results. Testing is ordered from and performed by independent accredited laboratories, and results are delivered through the performing laboratory's own portal.

Editorial independence

Prices and panel details are compiled from the information made available at the time of publishing. We do not accept payment to rank a test higher, and a commission does not change the order in which tests appear. Where a price changes, the amount shown at the point of checkout governs. If you spot an error, tell us and we will review it and correct the page.

How we keep the data current

The catalog is rebuilt from its source data on a regular schedule, and each page carries the date it was last reviewed. We surface only details we can attribute to source data; where a value cannot be confirmed, we omit it rather than guess. You can read exactly what we do and do not do on our methodology page.

Not medical advice

Nothing on CheapestLabs.com is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. A listing or a price is not a recommendation that a test is right for you, and results should be reviewed with a licensed clinician who knows your history.

Questions, corrections, or partnership enquiries: contact us or email hello@cheapestlabs.com.