The short answer
Heavy Metals Panel (Basic) measures Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead plus 1 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $84.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 5–7 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$350
cash pay
Other Labs
$120
+ lab fees
TestWell
$84.99
+ $6 lab fee
This panel measures blood or urine levels of four of the most common toxic heavy metals: arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Chronic exposure to these metals can cause neurological damage, kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular problems, and cancer. Exposure can come from contaminated water, food, air pollution, occupational settings, and consumer products.
Blood levels of arsenic, lead, and mercury — the three most common heavy-metal exposures in the US. Screens for environmental or dietary toxicity.
Anyone with significant fish/sushi consumption (mercury), occupational exposure (battery, paint, demolition, shooting range work for lead), well-water users in agricultural areas (arsenic), unexplained neuropathy, or chelation-curious wellness optimization.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
5–7 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your Heavy Metals Panel (Basic) results will include values for each of the 4 biomarkers 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 5–7 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. Avoid seafood for 48 hours before to prevent mercury interference.
A Heavy Metals Panel (Basic) test costs $84.99 at TestWell — $90.99 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 closest equivalent lists at $120.00 at Quest Health and $269.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $350.00 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. Full cost breakdown →
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $84.99 | $90.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $120.00 | $120.00 | Quest's basic heavy-metals panel; metal lists differ slightly · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $269.00 | $269.00 | Metal lists differ slightly · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $350.00 | $350.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
24% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 7655 · Labcorp test no. 706200. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$84.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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