--- title: Pre-Diabetes Panel type: panel id: pre-diabetes url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/pre-diabetes-panel" price_usd: 89.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 95.99 tests_included: 5 biomarkers_measured: 8 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=pre-diabetes-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Pre-Diabetes Panel > Pre-Diabetes Panel bundles 5 tests — Hemoglobin A1c, Glucose, Fasting and Insulin, Fasting plus 2 more — for $89.99 all-in (about $18.00 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. *Early detection is the best prevention* ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $89.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($95.99 all-in) | | Versus buying separately | $124.95 for the 5 tests individually — the panel saves 28% | | Tests included | 5 | | Biomarkers measured | 8 | | 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 Pre-Diabetes Panel cover? Comprehensive diabetes risk assessment — A1c, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, C-Peptide, and Lipid Panel together. The Pre-Diabetes Panel provides the most thorough assessment of blood sugar regulation and diabetes risk available. A1c gives your 2–3 month average. Fasting glucose offers a current snapshot. Fasting insulin detects insulin resistance years before glucose rises. C-Peptide measures actual pancreatic insulin output. The Lipid Panel evaluates the cardiovascular risk that often accompanies insulin resistance. This panel catches metabolic dysfunction at its earliest, most reversible stage. **Clinical use:** Prediabetes confirmation + monitoring: A1c, Fasting Glucose, Fasting Insulin, C-Peptide, Lipid Panel. Catches insulin resistance, pancreatic reserve, and the dyslipidemia that drive prediabetes progression to type 2 diabetes. ## Who should order it? Anyone with a recent borderline A1c (5.7-6.4%) or fasting glucose 100-125, family history of T2D with risk factors, women with prior gestational diabetes, anyone with PCOS, or those starting lifestyle interventions wanting to track progress. ## 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 | | [C-Peptide](https://www.test-well.com/tests/c-peptide-test) | 1 (C-Peptide) | $29.99 | 84681 | | [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) | 4 (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (calculated), Triglycerides) | $24.99 | 80061 | ## Price by lab | Lab | Panel price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $89.99 | $95.99 | Choose at checkout | ## How much does a Pre-Diabetes Panel cost? A Pre-Diabetes Panel costs $89.99 at TestWell — $95.99 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) | $89.99 | $95.99 | 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 - [Prediabetes](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/diabetes-screening) (R73.03) - Impaired glucose tolerance (R73.02) - Metabolic syndrome (E88.81) - Insulin resistance (E88.81) ## Common questions about the Pre-Diabetes Panel ### How is this different from the Diabetes Panel? [Diabetes Screening Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/diabetes-screening-panel) at $59 has 3 tests (A1c, Glucose, Insulin) — for initial screening. Pre-Diabetes Panel adds [C-Peptide](https://www.test-well.com/tests/c-peptide-test) (how much insulin your pancreas is actually making) and a [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) — capturing pancreatic reserve and the dyslipidemia that travels with insulin resistance and drives progression to T2D. ### What can reverse prediabetes? Lifestyle interventions are highly effective at the prediabetic stage: 5-10% weight loss, 150+ min/week of moderate exercise, low-carb or Mediterranean diet, and adequate sleep can reverse prediabetes in 50-70% of cases. Metformin reduces progression by ~30%. Newer GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) reverse it in even higher percentages. ### Why include C-Peptide in a prediabetes panel? [C-Peptide](https://www.test-well.com/tests/c-peptide-test) is released in equal amounts to insulin, so it shows how much insulin your pancreas is actually producing. Early in insulin resistance it runs high (the pancreas compensating); as beta-cell function declines toward type 2 diabetes it falls. It adds a pancreatic-reserve dimension that A1c and glucose alone can't capture. ### How much does the Pre-Diabetes Panel cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Pre-Diabetes Panel is $89.99. Ordering the same tests separately would be about $140. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $180, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $400-600 for the same biomarkers without insurance. ### Do I need to fast? Yes — 9-12 hours of fasting (water only) for accurate Fasting Glucose, Fasting Insulin, [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel), and [ALT](https://www.test-well.com/tests/alt) results. ### Should I add C-peptide? If insulin is markedly elevated, yes — C-peptide confirms endogenous insulin production. For routine prediabetes screening, this panel is sufficient. C-peptide becomes more useful when distinguishing T1 from T2 or when investigating hypoglycemia. ### How often should I retest? Every 3-6 months while actively intervening (diet, exercise, GLP-1). Annually for stable prediabetics. After a major lifestyle change (significant weight loss), retest at 3 months to confirm response. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=pre-diabetes-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 - [Diabetes Screening Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/diabetes-screening-panel) — 3 tests · $59.99 - [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. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/pre-diabetes-panel 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.