Hemoglobin A1c test: cost and where to get one

A hemoglobin A1c test costs $35 at Walk-In Lab (adds a $6 physician fee per order) or $50 at Personalabs (doctor's order included). Prices checked September 25, 2026.

What it measures

Shows your average blood sugar over the past two to three months. Source: MedlinePlus

How to prepare

No fasting needed.

Where to get it

Walk-In Lab

Price: $35 (adds a $6 physician fee per order)

Order online, then give your sample at a Labcorp or Quest location. Also sells mail-in home test kits.

Cannot be ordered online in Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.

Personalabs

Price: $50 (doctor's order included)

Order online, then give your sample at a Labcorp location. The doctor's order is included in the price.

Cannot be ordered online in Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.

Check your state

See every lab, home-visit, and online-doctor option that serves your ZIP code.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

A hemoglobin A1c test costs $35 at Walk-In Lab (adds a $6 physician fee per order) or $50 at Personalabs (doctor's order included). Prices checked September 25, 2026.

Do I need to fast or prepare?

No fasting needed.

Can I order it without a doctor?

In most states, yes. New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Hawaii require a clinician's order, and Maryland allows it with limits.