--- title: Diabetes Screening Panel type: panel id: diabetes-panel url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/diabetes-screening-panel" price_usd: 59.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 65.99 tests_included: 3 biomarkers_measured: 3 category: Diabetes & Blood Sugar sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "2–5 business days" labs: - Quest orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=diabetes-screening-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Diabetes Screening Panel > Diabetes Screening Panel bundles 3 tests — Hemoglobin A1c, Glucose, Fasting and Insulin, Fasting — for $59.99 all-in (about $20.00 per test). Fast 8–12 hours before the draw; results post in 2–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; one draw at Quest. *Catch insulin resistance years before symptoms appear* ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $59.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($65.99 all-in) | | Versus buying separately | $69.97 for the 3 tests individually — the panel saves 14% | | Tests included | 3 | | Biomarkers measured | 3 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 2–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | ## What does the Diabetes Screening Panel cover? Complete diabetes and insulin resistance assessment — A1c, fasting glucose, and fasting insulin together. The Diabetes Screening Panel combines three key tests to evaluate blood sugar control and insulin resistance. Hemoglobin A1c provides a 2–3 month average, fasting glucose gives a current snapshot, and fasting insulin detects insulin resistance — often the earliest sign of metabolic dysfunction, appearing years before glucose or A1c become abnormal. Together, these three tests provide the most complete picture of diabetes risk. **Clinical use:** 3 metabolic tests: A1c (3-month average glucose), Fasting Glucose (current snapshot), Fasting Insulin. Detects insulin resistance years before A1c becomes diabetic. ## Who should order it? Anyone with diabetes risk factors (BMI 25+, family history, sedentary, GLP-1 patient), age 35+ for routine screening, anyone with prediabetes managing their progression, women with PCOS. ## Tests included | Test | Biomarkers | Standalone price | CPT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hemoglobin A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) | 1 (Hemoglobin A1c) | $21.99 | 83036 | | [Glucose, Fasting](https://www.test-well.com/tests/glucose-fasting) | 1 (Glucose) | $24.99 | 82947 | | [Insulin, Fasting](https://www.test-well.com/tests/insulin-fasting) | 1 (Insulin) | $22.99 | 83525 | ## Price by lab | Lab | Panel price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $59.99 | $65.99 | Choose at checkout | ## How much does a Diabetes Screening Panel cost? A Diabetes Screening Panel costs $59.99 at TestWell — $65.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. 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) | $59.99 | $65.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 10–12 hours is required. Water is okay. ## Related conditions - [Type 2 diabetes](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/diabetes-screening) (E11.9) - [Prediabetes](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/diabetes-screening) (R73.03) - Insulin resistance (E88.81) - Metabolic syndrome (E88.81) ## Common questions about the Diabetes Screening Panel ### What's included in the Diabetes Screening Panel? Three tests: [Hemoglobin A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) (3-month average glucose), [Fasting Glucose](https://www.test-well.com/tests/glucose-fasting) (today's morning snapshot), and Fasting Insulin (the earliest insulin-resistance marker). Together they cover diagnosis (A1c), monitoring (Glucose), and early detection (Insulin) in one draw. ### Why include Fasting Insulin? Insulin resistance precedes elevated A1c by years (often a decade). A high fasting insulin with normal glucose is the earliest warning sign — and the most actionable: lifestyle changes (low-carb diet, resistance training, weight loss) are highly effective at this stage. Calculate HOMA-IR (Insulin × Glucose / 405) — values above 2.0 suggest insulin resistance. ### How is this different from just an A1c test? [A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) alone tells you your average glucose over the past 3 months — useful for diagnosis and monitoring. Diabetes Panel adds Fasting Glucose (catches sudden glucose changes A1c misses) and Fasting Insulin (catches insulin resistance years before A1c rises). For someone with risk factors or early symptoms, the full panel is more useful. ### How much does the Diabetes Screening Panel cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Diabetes Screening Panel is $59.99. Ordering the same 3 tests separately would be about $75. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $100, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $250-350 for the same biomarkers without insurance. ### Do I need to fast for this panel? Yes — 8-12 hours of fasting (water only) for accurate Fasting Glucose and Fasting Insulin. [A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) does not require fasting but is included in the same draw. ### Should I add C-peptide or HbA1c only? C-peptide distinguishes Type 1 from Type 2 diabetes (low C-peptide = T1, requires insulin). Add it if your diagnosis is unclear or if you have insulin-deficiency symptoms. For routine T2 screening, this panel is sufficient. ### Can I get this panel at LabCorp or Quest near me? Yes — all three tests are available at Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp patient service centers nationwide. Order on TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for any of their walk-in locations. ### How often should I retest? Annually for adults 35+ with risk factors. Every 3-6 months if you're prediabetic or actively making metabolic interventions. Every 3 months on a GLP-1 (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Zepbound). Annually for healthy adults under 35 with risk factors. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=diabetes-screening-panel&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. One draw at any Quest Diagnostics patient service center covers every test in the panel. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 2–5 business days. ## Related - [A1c Levels Explained: Normal Ranges, Prediabetes Cutoffs, and What Can Skew Your Number](https://www.test-well.com/guides/a1c-levels-explained) - [Blood Tests for Men's Health](https://www.test-well.com/guides/blood-tests-for-mens-health) - [Blood Tests for Women's Health](https://www.test-well.com/guides/blood-tests-for-womens-health) - [Pre-Diabetes Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/pre-diabetes-panel) — 5 tests · $89.99 - [All Diabetes & Blood Sugar tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/diabetes-blood-sugar) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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