Labcorp OnDemand vs Ulta Lab Tests
Labcorp OnDemand scores higher overall (8.5 vs 8.4).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Labcorp OnDemand
Labcorp OnDemand scores 8.5/10 against 8.4 for Ulta Lab Tests, ahead on clinical care. Ulta Lab Tests can still be the better fit: it is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Side by side
| Labcorp OnDemand | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $189/yr (one-off test) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.5/10 | 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 | Not confirmed: no state list found on its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | In-person tests refundable within 1 year if no sample given, less $20; kits within 60 days less $45. | 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 | 2.5/5 (11 reviews) | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) |
| Best for | People near a Labcorp center who want a lab-run panel 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 | Labcorp OnDemand | Ulta Lab Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | $189/yr (one-off test) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
Labcorp OnDemand: a closer look
Labcorp's own store: order panels and single tests, approved by an independent physician. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Labcorp OnDemand.
In its favour
- The lab sells directly: no middleman
- Physician network orders the test and calls on follow-up
- HSA and FSA accepted
To weigh
- $20 provider-order fee is kept if you cancel.
- Anyone linked to your Labcorp Patient account sees all OnDemand results.
- No collection sites in some states; you must travel.
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 Labcorp OnDemand
Best for people near a Labcorp center who want a lab-run panel with no membership. Its lowest all-in plan is $189/yr (one-off test).
Check Labcorp OnDemand'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 priceLabcorp OnDemand vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, Labcorp OnDemand or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score Labcorp OnDemand rates 8.5 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. Labcorp OnDemand is best for people near a Labcorp center who want a lab-run panel 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 Labcorp OnDemand and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
Labcorp OnDemand: Lab test orders. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Labcorp OnDemand: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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