Longevity guides tell you which blood markers matter — ApoB for cardiovascular risk, hs-CRP for inflammation, HbA1c for metabolic health — and then hit a dead end: “take this to your doctor.” You don’t have to. Two direct-to-consumer lab services let you order the exact tests a longevity physician would, on your own, and both run on the same national labs (Quest and Labcorp). The honest question isn’t which is “best” — it’s whether you want the cheapest raw result or a physician order and optional consult included. This page lays out that trade-off with first-party prices.
The Short Version
- Cheapest individual markers: HealthLabs — you get the raw result and take it to your own doctor.
- Physician order + optional consult included: Personalabs — pricier per test, but a doctor reviews and signs the order and you can add a telehealth consult.
- Both use Quest and Labcorp — the blood draw and the lab are the same; what differs is price, physician involvement, and turnaround.
Price Comparison (verified July 17, 2026)
All prices below were read first-party from each provider’s own product pages on July 17, 2026.
| Test | HealthLabs | Personalabs |
|---|---|---|
| ApoB (Apolipoprotein B) | $59 | $123 |
| hs-CRP (high-sensitivity) | $79 | $83 |
| HbA1c | $29 | $50 |
| Comprehensive wellness panel | $99 | $150 |
| Physician order included | No (raw results) | Yes |
| Optional telehealth consult | No | Yes (paid add-on) |
| Typical turnaround | 1–3 days | 24–48 hours (complex 2–10 days) |
A Note on HealthLabs’ “Was / Now” Prices
HealthLabs displays each test with a higher “regular” price struck through next to the price you actually pay — for example, ApoB shows a crossed-out $118 next to $59, and HbA1c a crossed-out $58 next to $29. We checked directly (July 17, 2026): the lower figure is the standing everyday price — it is the price listed in the site’s own structured data, and there is no countdown timer, “sale ends,” or “limited-time” language anywhere on the pages. So we quote the price you actually pay ($59, $29, $79, $99), not the struck-through anchor, and we don’t treat it as a disappearing discount. If that ever changes to a timed promotion, this page will say so.
HealthLabs — Cheapest Raw Markers
HealthLabs is the lower-cost option on every individual marker we checked, and by a wide margin on ApoB ($59 vs $123). You order online, visit a Quest or Labcorp site, and get results in 1–3 days. The trade-off is right there in its own tagline: it delivers raw results with no physician interpretation — the model is “order it, then take the numbers to your own doctor.”
Refund caveat, stated plainly: HealthLabs allows cancellation within 21 days minus a 20% fee, and no refund after that window. Order only the tests you’re sure you want.
Personalabs — Physician Order and Consult Included
Personalabs costs more per test, but every order comes with a physician-signed lab order, and you can add an optional paid telehealth consult to review your results. For someone who wants a clinician formally in the loop — without booking a full office visit — that is a real, not cosmetic, difference. It also runs on Quest and Labcorp, with results typically in 24–48 hours (complex tests 2–10 days).
Refund caveat: Personalabs allows cancellation within 7 days minus a $20 fee.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose HealthLabs if you already have a doctor to interpret results, you know which markers you want, and you want the lowest price — it wins on cost on every test here.
Choose Personalabs if you want a physician order attached to your labs or the option to talk a result through with a clinician, and you’ll accept a higher price for that.
Important Health Note
Ordering your own labs is not a substitute for medical care. Abnormal results — especially cardiovascular (ApoB), inflammatory (hs-CRP), or metabolic (HbA1c) markers — should be reviewed with a licensed clinician before you act on them. These services provide testing, not diagnosis or treatment. This page is informational and is not medical advice.
Related Reading
Prices verified first-party July 17, 2026 and are subject to change. RangeYourself is reader-supported; the links above are informational citations, not sponsored. This page is not medical advice — consult a licensed provider before acting on any lab result.
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