Request A Test review (2026): Labcorp and Quest prices, the $4 service fee — is it legit, and how does the cost compare?
Labcorp and Quest tests à la carte since 2002, with a $4 service fee per order. An honest side-by-side comparison covering price, lab partners, test selection, and turnaround.
Pricing data verified November 11, 2026.
The verdict
Request A Test has sold Labcorp and Quest tests online since 2002, at prices that differ by lab, plus a $4 service fee on every order. TestWell also sells physician-authorized lab tests online, drawn at Quest or Labcorp, with one $6 fee per order, and with both fees counted it is lower on all 10 common tests in the table below for a Labcorp draw (Request A Test's prices read 2026-11-11): a lipid panel is $30.99 here against $43, and the TB blood test $97.99 against $149. At Quest the difference is wider: a CBC, CMP, lipid panel and TSH on one order are $171 there against $86.46 here. Pick Request A Test for a test outside TestWell's catalog, or when its monthly promotion covers the one test you need. Pick TestWell for the lower total on common tests at either lab, and for New York and New Jersey.
How do TestWell and Request A Test compare?
What you actually get when you order from each.
| TestWell | Request A Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | A la carte + bundled panels | A la carte |
| Per-order fees | $6 lab processing fee — the only fee | $4 service fee = $4 per order |
| Lab partner(s) | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY/NJ) | Labcorp, Quest Diagnostics |
| States served | 49 (not Rhode Island) | 47 |
| Sample type | Blood draw at Quest, Labcorp or BioReference | Blood draw |
| Results turnaround | 1-3 business days | As early as 1 business day (not guaranteed) |
| Doctor visit required | No | No |
| HSA/FSA accepted | Yes | Yes |
| Bills insuranceBoth companies are cash-pay only | No | No |
| Panel count | 70+ | 206 |
| Individual tests | 190+ | 1000 |
How do prices compare on common tests?
TestWell prices pulled live from our catalog. Request A Test prices verified 2026-11-11. Across the 10 tests both companies sell, TestWell is cheaper all-in on 10 for a single-test order; see the real-order table below for multi-test carts.
| Test | TestWell | Request A Test | TestWell all-in | Request A Test all-in | Difference (all-in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSHFull TSH price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; the same price at Quest | $27.99 | $39.00 | $33.99 | $43.00 | 21% less |
| CBC with DifferentialFull CBC with Differential price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; $35 at Quest | $21.99 | $29.00 | $27.99 | $33.00 | 15% less |
| Comprehensive Metabolic PanelFull Comprehensive Metabolic Panel price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; $44 at Quest | $22.99 | $39.00 | $28.99 | $43.00 | 33% less |
| Lipid PanelFull Lipid Panel price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; $49 at Quest | $24.99 | $39.00 | $30.99 | $43.00 | 28% less |
| Hemoglobin A1cFull Hemoglobin A1c price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; $45 at Quest | $22.99 | $39.00 | $28.99 | $43.00 | 33% less |
| Vitamin D, 25-HydroxyFull Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; the same price at Quest | $41.99 | $69.00 | $47.99 | $73.00 | 34% less |
| FerritinFull Ferritin price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; the same price at Quest | $25.99 | $39.00 | $31.99 | $43.00 | 26% less |
| Vitamin B12Full Vitamin B12 price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; the same price at Quest | $26.99 | $49.00 | $32.99 | $53.00 | 38% less |
| TB Blood Test (QuantiFERON)Full TB Blood Test (QuantiFERON) price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; $205 at Quest | $91.99 | $145.00 | $97.99 | $149.00 | 34% less |
| Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (titer)Full Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (titer) price comparison →+ $4 service fee per order; $59 at Quest | $27.99 | $49.00 | $33.99 | $53.00 | 36% less |
All-in columns add each company's per-order fees for a single-test order: TestWell $6 lab processing fee; Request A Test $4.00 ($4 service fee). Fees are charged once per order, so multi-test orders dilute them. Competitor pricing pulled from public ordering pages on 2026-11-11; subject to change. TestWell's prices here are for a Labcorp draw, to match the Labcorp prices shown for Request A Test. 8 of these 10 tests are priced differently for a Quest draw; each linked test page shows both.
What does a real order cost?
Fees are paid once per order, so the cheaper company depends on how many tests are in the cart. Totals below include every fee each company charges.
| Order | TestWell all-in | Request A Test all-in | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| One test: TSHTestWell: TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) · Request A Test: TSH à la carte | $33.99 | $43.00 | TestWell by $9.01 |
| Two tests: TSH + Vitamin DTestWell: TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) + Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy · Request A Test: 2 tests à la carte | $75.98 | $112.00 | TestWell by $36.02 |
| Four tests: CBC + CMP + Lipid + TSHTestWell: General Wellness Panel · Request A Test: 4 tests à la carte | $70.99 | $150.00 | TestWell by $79.01 |
TestWell totals are its prices for a Labcorp draw, to match the Labcorp prices shown for Request A Test, plus the single $6 lab processing fee. Request A Test totals are their sticker or panel price on 2026-11-11 plus $4 in per-order fees. New York and New Jersey orders at TestWell use BioReference pricing, which differs for some items.
Where does TestWell win?
- •Lower all-in on all 10 common tests compared for a Labcorp draw: a lipid panel is $24.99 + $6 here ($30.99) against $39 + $4 at Request A Test ($43)
- •The TB blood test (QuantiFERON) is $97.99 all-in here for a Labcorp draw; Request A Test lists it at $145 before its fee
- •Several tests on one order: a CBC, CMP, lipid panel and TSH are $150 at Request A Test for a Labcorp draw and $171 for Quest; TestWell's General Wellness Panel holds the same four for $70.99 at Labcorp and $55.99 at Quest
- •New York and New Jersey are served (via BioReference); Request A Test can't sell lab tests to NY, NJ or RI residents
- •Curated catalog (190+ tests, 70+ panels) plus the Lab Agent to help pick the right test
Where does Request A Test win?
- •Larger catalog: it says its menu holds over 1,000 tests, and it lists about 200 packages
- •In business since 2002, with a new promotion each month
- •Results as early as one business day on routine tests, by its own estimate
We’d rather be honest about where they have an edge — pick the tool that matches your situation.
When is TestWell not the right choice?
Every service here has real limits, including ours. Skip TestWell — and consider Request A Test or another option — if any of these apply to you.
- You want a clinician consult included. A licensed physician authorizes every TestWell order, but that review is not a visit — there is no call to walk through results unless you bring them to your own provider.
- You can't get to a draw site. TestWell is venous-draw only at Quest, Labcorp and BioReference locations; we don't ship at-home finger-prick kits.
- You live in Rhode Island — we can't serve it yet. New York and New Jersey orders route to BioReference locations only, which means fewer draw sites than Quest or Labcorp offer elsewhere.
- You need insurance billed. TestWell is cash-pay; HSA/FSA cards work and every order gets an itemized receipt, but we don't file claims.
- You need a specialty assay outside our catalog (190+ tests and 70+ panels). The big marketplaces list 1,000–2,000 SKUs; we deliberately don't.
Competitor facts on this page were checked on 2026-11-11; we re-verify quarterly and update the date when we do.
Frequently asked questions
Are TestWell and Request A Test using the same labs?
When the lab partner is the same (Quest or Labcorp), the actual analysis is identical — same machines, same reference ranges, same CLIA-certified facility. The differences are price, ordering experience, and what's included.
Can I switch from Request A Test to TestWell mid-year?
Yes. Lab tests aren't subscriptions you have to cancel — each order stands alone. If you've already paid for a year of Request A Test, use what you've paid for, and order any additional tests through TestWell.
Will my doctor accept TestWell results?
Yes. Your results are CLIA-certified lab results from Quest or Labcorp — the same labs your doctor uses. You can download a PDF and bring it to any provider.
Is Request A Test legit?
Yes. Request A Test has operated since 2002, sends orders to Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics — the same CLIA-certified labs doctors use — and has a physician licensed in your state approve each order. It is a cash-pay service: it does not accept insurance or file claims. TestWell works the same way on those points; where the two differ is price, the states served and the size of the catalog.
Is Request A Test cheaper than TestWell?
Not on the common tests we compared. For a Labcorp draw, TestWell is lower all-in on all 10 tests in the table above once each side's fee is added ($4 at Request A Test, $6 at TestWell): TSH is $33.99 here against $43, and vitamin D $47.99 against $73. Request A Test's Quest price is the same as or higher than its Labcorp price on every one of them. Its catalog is larger, so a specialty test TestWell does not carry is the case for ordering there.
What are Lab 1 and Lab 2 at Request A Test?
Lab 1 is Labcorp and Lab 2 is Quest Diagnostics; its FAQ says so. Each test page shows a price for each lab, and they often differ — a lipid panel was $39 at Lab 1 and $49 at Lab 2 when we read it. TestWell names the lab at checkout and shows each lab's price on the test page.
Does Request A Test work in New York or New Jersey?
No. Its locations page says it cannot offer lab tests in New York, New Jersey or Rhode Island at either lab, or in Arizona through Quest. TestWell serves New York and New Jersey by routing those orders to BioReference Laboratories; Rhode Island isn't available through either service.
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Sources
Competitor pricing and feature data verified against public ordering pages on 2026-11-11:
- https://requestatest.com/tsh-test
- https://requestatest.com/cbc-with-differential-testing
- https://requestatest.com/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-testing
- https://requestatest.com/lipid-panel-testing
- https://requestatest.com/hemoglobin-a1c-blood-test
- https://requestatest.com/vitamin-d-25-hydroxy-testing
- https://requestatest.com/ferritin-blood-test
- https://requestatest.com/vitamin-b12-testing
- https://requestatest.com/tb-tuberculosis-quantiferon-blood-test
- https://requestatest.com/hepatitis-b-surface-antibody-testing
- https://requestatest.com/faqs
- https://requestatest.com/locations
- https://requestatest.com/how-it-works
- https://requestatest.com/about-us
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