Also known as: Lipoprotein(a), Lp(a)
The short answer
Measures Lp(a) — a genetically determined cardiovascular risk factor that standard lipid panels miss, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $34.99 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 or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$150
cash pay
Other Labs
$55
+ lab fees
TestWell
$34.99
+ $6 lab fee
Lipoprotein(a) is a type of LDL particle that is largely determined by genetics. Elevated Lp(a) is an independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke that standard lipid panels do not measure. Since Lp(a) levels are genetic and largely stable throughout life, this test only needs to be done once. The American Heart Association recommends measuring Lp(a) at least once for anyone with a family history of early heart disease.
Lipoprotein(a) is an LDL-like particle linked tightly to genetics. Elevated Lp(a) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor — measure once in a lifetime per ESC guidelines.
Anyone with family history of early heart disease, recurrent cardiovascular events despite well-controlled LDL, anyone doing a serious longevity / cardio workup. Measure once unless you start a PCSK9 inhibitor.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
3–5 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your Lp(a) Hereditary Heart Risk 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 Lp(a) Hereditary Heart Risk Test test costs $34.99 at TestWell — $40.99 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 $45.00 at Quest Health and $49.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $150.00 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) | $34.99 | $40.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $45.00 | $45.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $49.00 | $49.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
9% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 91729 · Labcorp test no. 120188 · BioReference code 1639-4. 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
$34.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
Better value: the Heart Health Panel
Save $47.96This test is part of the Heart Health Panel — 5 tests · 8 biomarkers for $99.99, $47.96 less than à la carte.
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