Is Ulta Lab Tests legit?
Checked · by Julian Caraulani
Quick answer
Yes, by the public record we checked, Ulta Lab Tests is a real testing service, and it names the lab that runs the samples (Quest Diagnostics). We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ulta Lab Tests. On Trustpilot it scores 4.6/5 from 153 reviews. It does not publish an all-in yearly price. Availability: 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31). Cancellation: 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)
- Trustpilot
- 4.6/5, 153 reviews
- Lowest all-in plan
- Not published
- Lab
- Quest Diagnostics
- States
- 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31)
- Our score
- 8.4/10, #5 of 21
Ulta Lab Tests
Lab: Quest Diagnostics · Sample: In-lab draw at Quest · Cancellation: Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected
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The public record
We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ulta Lab Tests.
- No FDA warning letter found
- Names the lab that runs the samples: Quest Diagnostics
- No all-in price published
- States its cancellation terms
- Lab
- Quest Diagnostics (most tests); Alletess for some allergy tests. CLIA certified (as stated, lab not named).source
- Sample
- In-lab draw at Quest
- Clinician review
- Orders go through Ulta's 'healthcare professional network'; physician review of results not described.source
- HIPAA and data use
- Marketing copy says data is safe, secure and confidential; privacy policy not reviewed in detail.source
- Privacy policy
- Its policy says: "you also have peace of mind knowing your health data is safe, secure, and confidential."source
- HSA / FSA
- most Health Savings Account (HSA) debit cards, or medical or healthcare debit card from your insurance carrier.
- Doctor's order
- Network provider issues the requisition.source, checked October 31, 2026
- Draw fee
- Its FAQ says: "The standard draw fee is $12.95 but may vary depending on where you choose to have your specimen collected." and "The draw fee will be added to your cart at check out."source, checked October 31, 2026
- States
- Not sold in HI, NJ, NY, RI. Its site says: "except the three where direct access testing is prohibited by law - New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island."source, checked October 31, 2026
- State regulator
- Hawaii's Office of Health Care Assurance issued notices of violation in January 2026 to four companies, including Ulta Lab Tests, LLC, over direct-to-consumer testing without an authorized order.source, checked October 31, 2026
CLIA certification is a lab-quality licence, not proof a test is useful for you. Any US lab can be looked up on the CMS QCOR CLIA lookup by name or ZIP code.
What customers say
On Trustpilot, Ulta Lab Tests scores 4.6/5 from 153 reviews.
Recurring complaints are the useful signal, more than the average. Where a theme is price, compare it with the dated prices below.
Read the reviews →What Ulta Lab Tests charges
| Plan | Per month |
|---|---|
Baseline Biomarkers, Comprehensive checked 2026-10-3125 tests, run by Quest. Plus the draw fee added at checkout: $12.95 standard, higher at some collection sites (shown when you pick one). No separate physician fee found. source, 2026-10-31 | $449.95 plus add-ons |
Baseline Biomarkers, Advanced checked 2026-10-3122 tests, run by Quest. Plus the $12.95 standard draw fee added at checkout. source, 2026-10-31 | $384.95 plus add-ons |
Baseline Biomarkers, Basic checked 2026-10-314 tests (Ulta counts 62 reportable lines). Plus the $12.95 standard draw fee added at checkout. source, 2026-10-31 | $73.95 plus add-ons |
- Lab
- Quest Diagnostics (most tests); Alletess for some allergy tests
- Sample
- In-lab draw at Quest
- Clinician review
- Orders go through Ulta's 'healthcare professional network'; physician review of results not described.
- Membership
- Not stated on their site
- Labs
- Not stated on their site
- Insurance
- No; self-pay
- Cancellation
- Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected.
The trade-offs
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.
- Names its lab (Quest Diagnostics)
- Clinician review
- 48 states (not RI, HI)
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What we could not verify
- Official naming of the lab partner
- Which collection sites charge more than the $12.95 standard draw fee
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Visit Ulta Lab TestsCommon questions
Is Ulta Lab Tests legit?
Yes, by the public record we checked, Ulta Lab Tests is a real testing service, and it names the lab that runs the samples (Quest Diagnostics). We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ulta Lab Tests. On Trustpilot it scores 4.6/5 from 153 reviews. It does not publish an all-in yearly price. Availability: 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31). Cancellation: Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected.
Is Ulta Lab Tests a scam?
We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ulta Lab Tests. Ulta Lab Tests publishes its prices and its cancellation terms on its own site, and its samples are run by Quest Diagnostics. Our score for it is 8.4/10 on the same five criteria we use for every program.
How much does Ulta Lab Tests really cost?
Ulta Lab Tests does not publish an all-in yearly price; you see it after the consultation.
Does a doctor review Ulta Lab Tests results?
Orders go through Ulta's 'healthcare professional network'; physician review of results not described.
Is Ulta Lab Tests covered by HIPAA?
Marketing copy says data is safe, secure and confidential; privacy policy not reviewed in detail.
Can I cancel Ulta Lab Tests?
Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected.
How did Blood Test Watchdog check Ulta Lab Tests?
We read its own pricing pages and date every price, search the FDA warning-letter database with a control term that must return results, and record its public review score where one exists. Commission plays no part in its score.