--- title: CBC (Complete Blood Count) Test type: test id: cbc url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc" price_usd: 21.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 27.99 cpt: 85027 category: Blood Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=cbc&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # CBC (Complete Blood Count) Test > CBC (Complete Blood Count) measures WBC, RBC and Hemoglobin plus 6 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $21.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $21.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($27.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 85027 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 9 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the CBC (Complete Blood Count) test tell you? Basic complete blood count without the white cell breakdown — a quick snapshot of your blood health. The basic Complete Blood Count measures red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets. It does not include the differential (breakdown of white blood cell types). It's a cost-effective option for routine screening when you don't need the full differential analysis. **Clinical use:** Counts and characterizes red cells, white cells, and platelets — the broadest single screen for anemia, infection, and bleeding disorders. ## Who should order it? Anyone doing an annual physical, investigating fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising, or unexplained symptoms. The single most-ordered blood test in the US. ## Biomarkers measured - [WBC](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/white-blood-cell-count) - [RBC](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/red-blood-cell-count) - [Hemoglobin](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hemoglobin) - [Hematocrit](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hematocrit) - [MCV](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mcv) - [MCH](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mch) - [MCHC](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mchc) - [RDW](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/rdw) - [Platelet Count](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/platelet-count) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $21.99 | $27.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $21.99 | $27.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $18.99 | $24.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a CBC (Complete Blood Count) test cost? A CBC (Complete Blood Count) test costs $21.99 at TestWell — $27.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $80.00 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) | $21.99 | $27.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $80.00 | $80.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 6399 · Labcorp test no. 028142 · BioReference code 0034-9. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ## Related conditions - [Anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D64.9) - [Iron deficiency](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (E61.1) - Infection / leukocytosis (D72.829) - Thrombocytopenia (D69.6) ## Common questions about the CBC (Complete Blood Count) test ### What's the difference between CBC and CBC with Differential? Standard CBC counts each cell type. [CBC with Differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) breaks white cells down into 5 subtypes (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils) — useful for distinguishing bacterial vs viral infections, allergic conditions, and some leukemias. We recommend CBC with Differential for almost everyone; it's only a few dollars more. ### How much does a CBC cost without insurance? TestWell charges $21.99 — vs $29 at Quest Direct and typically $50-$100 at a hospital outpatient lab. Same Quest or Labcorp sample, same result, no insurance involved. ### Do I need to fast for a CBC? No fasting required. CBC can be drawn any time of day. If you're combining it with a Lipid Panel or CMP at the same draw, fast 9-12 hours for those. ### What's the CPT code for a CBC? 85027 (CBC without differential) or 85025 (CBC with differential). Both are accepted for HSA/FSA reimbursement. ### How often should I get a CBC? Annually for healthy adults. Every 3-6 months if you have a chronic condition affecting blood cells (iron deficiency, autoimmune disease, recent infection). ### What does it mean if my hemoglobin is low? Most commonly iron deficiency — especially in menstruating women. Other causes: B12/folate deficiency, chronic disease, recent blood loss. Pair a CBC with [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) and [Iron Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-panel-complete) to find the cause. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=cbc&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.