Personalabs vs Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores higher overall (8.4 vs 6.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores 8.4/10 against 6.2 for Personalabs, ahead on price, price transparency and reputation. Personalabs can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order.
Side by side
| Personalabs | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $150/yr (one-off panel) | Not published |
| Our score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 47 states (not NY, NJ, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel within 7 days for refund less $20; after that, account credit less $20; orders valid 6 months; no refund after blood draw. | 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 | 2.6/5 (10 reviews) | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) |
| Best for | People who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order. | 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 | Personalabs | Ulta Lab Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | $150/yr (one-off panel) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
Personalabs: a closer look
Labcorp-only test store; physician network approves orders and reviews results. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Personalabs.
In its favour
- Physician review of results included
- States it is subject to HIPAA
- HSA and FSA eligible
To weigh
- Single tests priced well above Walk-In Lab and Ulta (e.g. vitamin D $135, ApoB $123).
- Refunds only within 7 days and reduced by $20.
- Labcorp only: no Quest option.
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 Personalabs
Best for people who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order. Its lowest all-in plan is $150/yr (one-off panel).
Check Personalabs'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 pricePersonalabs vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, Personalabs or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score Personalabs rates 6.2 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. Personalabs is best for people who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order; Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Do Personalabs and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
Personalabs: Lab test orders. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Personalabs: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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