myLAB Box vs Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores higher overall (8.4 vs 5.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores 8.4/10 against 5.5 for myLAB Box, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care and reputation. myLAB Box can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit.
Side by side
| myLAB Box | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $179/yr (one-off kit) | Not published |
| Our score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Treatments | At-home test kits, Hormone panels | 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 | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Membership: cancel anytime (FAQ). Kit return policy not fetched. | 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 | 1.8/5 (427 reviews) | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) |
| Best for | People who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit. | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
myLAB Box: a closer look
At-home STD and hormone kits; doctor consult offered only after a positive result. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming myLAB Box.
In its favour
- Home collection for STD and hormone tests
- States CAP and CLIA lab partners
- FSA and HSA cards accepted
To weigh
- No routine physician review of results; doctor contact only after a positive.
- Shipping is free only above $150, so most single tests add shipping.
- Very low Trustpilot score (1.8 from 427 reviews).
- Lab partner not named.
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 myLAB Box
Best for people who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit. Its lowest all-in plan is $179/yr (one-off kit).
Check myLAB Box'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 pricemyLAB Box vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, myLAB Box or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score myLAB Box rates 5.5 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. myLAB Box is best for people who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit; Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Do myLAB Box and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
myLAB Box: At-home test kits, Hormone panels. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
myLAB Box: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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