Heart and lipids
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] test: where to get it and what it costs
A genetically determined LDL-like particle carrying apolipoprotein(a).
By Julian Caraulani · prices and lists read October 31, 2026 · no reference ranges, no advice
The cheapest way to get Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] on its own
Each seller's lowest list price for a test that reports Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], cheapest first. Some are panels that include it; the test column says which. Per-order fees are in the note.
| Seller | Test as sold | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mito Healthchecked 2026-10-31 | Lp(a) | $16.24source, 2026-10-31 | member $11.60; plus draw fee |
| Ulta Lab Testschecked 2026-10-31 | Lp(a) | $38.95source, 2026-10-31 | Test page shows a higher struck-through reference price beside the Ulta price. |
| Questchecked 2026-10-31 | Lp(a) | $45source, 2026-10-31 | |
| Labcorp OnDemandchecked 2026-10-31 | Lp(a) | $49source, 2026-10-31 | |
| Walk-In Labchecked 2026-10-31 | Lp(a) | $49source, 2026-10-31 | Halloween sale price uses code TREAT15 (15% off, through 11/02). |
| Request A Testchecked 2026-10-31 | Lp(a) | $49source, 2026-10-31 | price = Lab 1 (Labcorp); Lab 2 = Quest. Plus $4 per order service fee. |
Plans that include Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
From each plan's published list. "Named" means the provider lists it; "inferred" means it lists a standard panel that contains it.
| Plan | How it is listed | Plan price | Per measured marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empirical Health Comprehensive Heart Health (100 biomarkers) checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $190/yr | $2.88 |
| Mito Health Mito Core Panel checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $276.75/yr | $3.74 |
| SiPhox Health Longevity Essentials checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $298/yr | $13.55 |
| SiPhox Health Heart & Metabolic checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $298/yr | $15.68 |
| Labs by Hims Labs by Hims (Advanced, $349/yr) checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $349/yr | $5.54 |
| Maximus Maximal Panel checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $349.99/yr | $4.55 |
| Function Health Function Membership checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $365/yr | $3.69 |
| Everlywell Everlywell 360 checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $399/yr | $5.25 |
| Mito Health Mito Pro Panel checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $453.57/yr | $4.88 |
| Marek Health Total Health Panel - Comprehensive checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $495/yr | $7.86 |
| SiPhox Health Ultimate 360 (upgrade, +$125) checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $548/yr | $13.05 |
| Lifeforce Lifeforce Diagnostic / Membership panel checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $599/yr | $11.98 |
| Marek Health Total Health Panel - Complete checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $895/yr | $10.65 |
| Marek Health Total Health Panel - Executive checked 2026-10-31 | Named | $1,950/yr | $18.93 |
| Mito Health Mito Ultra checked 2026-10-31 | Named | see review | n/a |
Sold as an add-on: Superpower (Lipoprotein A Add-On, price not published).
Not in these main plans: Superpower, InsideTracker, Maximus Optimal, Quest Elite, Labcorp Advanced, Ulta Comprehensive, Rythm.
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Questions
How much does a Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] test cost?
On its own, from $16.24 at Mito Health (Lp(a)), read on October 31, 2026. Note: member $11.60; plus draw fee. The 6 sellers we track range up to $49.
Which blood test memberships include Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]?
15 of the plans whose lists we mapped include it: Function, Empirical, Mito Core, Lifeforce, Marek Comprehensive, Labs by Hims, Maximus Maximal, Everlywell 360 and more. Superpower sells it as an add-on.
Which plans do not test Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]?
Among the main plans: Superpower, InsideTracker, Maximus Optimal, Quest Elite, Labcorp Advanced, Ulta Comprehensive, Rythm. Check a plan's own list before you buy if this marker matters to you.
Do I need a doctor's order for a Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] test?
Memberships and most lab stores include an order from a clinician they work with, so you do not need your own. Direct-access rules differ by state: New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island restrict it, and lab stores do not sell there.
What is a normal Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] level?
We do not publish reference ranges or interpret results. Ranges differ by lab, method, age and sex, and what a number means for you is a question for a clinician who knows your history.
Blood Test Watchdog compares testing services. It is not medical advice, does not interpret results and does not publish reference ranges as advice. Talk to a licensed clinician about which tests you need and what your results mean.