The short answer
Tests for alpha-gal syndrome — a tick bite-induced allergy to red meat and mammalian products, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $54.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest.
Hospital Lab
$250
cash pay
Other Labs
$89
+ lab fees
TestWell
$54.99
+ $6 lab fee
Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially serious allergic condition triggered by the bite of the Lone Star tick. It causes the immune system to produce IgE antibodies against galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, a sugar molecule found in most mammalian meat and products. Reactions typically occur 3 to 6 hours after eating red meat, pork, or dairy, making it difficult to identify without testing. Cases are rising rapidly across the southeastern and eastern United States.
Allergy-specific IgE testing helps identify what your immune system is reacting to so you can avoid triggers, plan immunotherapy, and reduce symptoms.
Anyone with recurrent allergy symptoms (rash, sneezing, GI distress, breathing difficulty) who wants to identify specific triggers without elimination diets or skin testing.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
3–5 business days
Performed At
Quest
1 biomarker tested
Your Alpha-Gal Allergy Test results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 3–5 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. No special preparation needed.
A Alpha-Gal Allergy Test test costs $54.99 at TestWell — $60.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $125.00 at Quest Health and $149.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $250.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $54.99 | $60.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $125.00 | $125.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $149.00 | $149.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $250.00 | $250.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
51% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 10554 · Labcorp test no. 650001. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$54.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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