Blood tests

Hemoglobin A1c test: cost and where to get one

Short answer

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) price page
Network
Labcorp and Quest

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) price page
Network
Labcorp (4,000+ locations)

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.

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.