Ulta Lab Tests vs WHOOP Advanced Labs
WHOOP Advanced Labs scores higher overall (9.0 vs 8.4).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: WHOOP Advanced Labs
WHOOP Advanced Labs scores 9.0/10 against 8.4 for Ulta Lab Tests, ahead on price and 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
| Ulta Lab Tests | WHOOP Advanced Labs | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $69/yr (one test) |
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 9.0/10 |
| 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 | None needed, per its FAQ: "You can purchase Advanced Labs without a WHOOP membership or wearable." Its Terms (updated Aug 3, 2026) say a membership is required "unless otherwise indicated by WHOOP in writing". Results are viewed in the WHOOP app. |
| Insurance | No; self-pay | Not stated |
| States | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 45 states (not AZ, HI, WY, ND, SD), per its own site (2026-11-07) |
| Cancellation | Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected. | Full refund within 30 days of purchase if no tests have been used. Tests stay valid for 12 months from purchase. Its Terms say a Test Subscription renews yearly at the then-current price until cancelled. |
| Trustpilot | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) | 3.5/5 (6,215 reviews) |
| Best for | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. | WHOOP users who want blood results alongside their wearable data, and buyers who want a low-priced basic Quest panel. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-07 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Ulta Lab Tests | WHOOP Advanced Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | No all-in price published | $69/yr (one test) source, 2026-11-07 |
Ulta Lab Tests: a closer look
Discount lab-test store using Quest; low single-test prices, no membership.
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.
WHOOP Advanced Labs: a closer look
Quest-drawn panels bought through WHOOP, from $69 for a basic panel; results appear in the WHOOP app.
In its favour
- Low entry price for a basic panel
- Results shown inside the WHOOP app
- HSA/FSA eligible
To weigh
- Its FAQ says no membership is needed; its Terms say one is required unless WHOOP says otherwise in writing
- Extra fee at the lab in NY, NJ and RI, varying by panel
- Clinician report is extra on the Basic panel
- The Comprehensive panel renews yearly until cancelled
Which should you choose?
Choose 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 priceChoose WHOOP Advanced Labs
Best for wHOOP users who want blood results alongside their wearable data, and buyers who want a low-priced basic Quest panel. Its lowest all-in plan is $69/yr (one test).
Check WHOOP Advanced Labs's priceUlta Lab Tests vs WHOOP Advanced Labs: questions people ask
Which is better, Ulta Lab Tests or WHOOP Advanced Labs?
On our published score Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4 and WHOOP Advanced Labs rates 9.0. Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest; WHOOP Advanced Labs is best for wHOOP users who want blood results alongside their wearable data, and buyers who want a low-priced basic Quest panel.
Do Ulta Lab Tests and WHOOP Advanced Labs offer the same treatments?
Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders. WHOOP Advanced Labs: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Ulta Lab Tests: not stated. WHOOP Advanced Labs: not stated.
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. Compare other programs.