How Much Does Blood Work & Lab Tests Cost?
Updated for 2024-2025 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Blood Work & Lab Tests Include?
Blood work costs vary by tests ordered, lab used, and insurance status.
The national average cost for blood work & lab tests is $300 panel. Most homeowners pay between $50 and $1,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Lab choice
Hospital labs cost 5-10x more
Tests
Basic CBC: $30-$100; comprehensive: $200-$1,000
Insurance
Preventive labs often covered 100%
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Tests ordered
- ✓Lab facility
- ✓Insurance
- ✓Fasting requirements
- ✓Provider type
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Use Quest or LabCorp over hospital labs
- 2.Only order necessary tests
- 3.Check cash-pay prices
- 4.Request panels over individual tests
📈 Blood Work & Lab Tests Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.6% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $255 | — |
| 2021 | $266 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $283 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $291 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $300 | +3.1% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Blood Work & Lab Tests Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41 | $246 | $820 |
| Alaska | $64 | $384 | $1,280 |
| Arizona | $48 | $285 | $950 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $240 | $800 |
| California | $68 | $405 | $1,350 |
| Colorado | $54 | $324 | $1,080 |
| Connecticut | $61 | $366 | $1,220 |
| Delaware | $53 | $315 | $1,050 |
| Florida | $49 | $294 | $980 |
| Georgia | $45 | $270 | $900 |
| Hawaii | $71 | $426 | $1,420 |
| Idaho | $46 | $276 | $920 |
| Illinois | $53 | $315 | $1,050 |
| Indiana | $44 | $264 | $880 |
| Iowa | $43 | $258 | $860 |
| Kansas | $43 | $255 | $850 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $252 | $840 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $261 | $870 |
| Maine | $51 | $306 | $1,020 |
| Maryland | $57 | $345 | $1,150 |
| Massachusetts | $65 | $390 | $1,300 |
| Michigan | $46 | $276 | $920 |
| Minnesota | $51 | $306 | $1,020 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $234 | $780 |
| Missouri | $44 | $261 | $870 |
| Montana | $48 | $285 | $950 |
| Nebraska | $44 | $264 | $880 |
| Nevada | $51 | $306 | $1,020 |
| New Hampshire | $56 | $336 | $1,120 |
| New Jersey | $63 | $375 | $1,250 |
| New Mexico | $45 | $270 | $900 |
| New York | $66 | $396 | $1,320 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $270 | $900 |
| North Dakota | $45 | $270 | $900 |
| Ohio | $45 | $270 | $900 |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $249 | $830 |
| Oregon | $55 | $330 | $1,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $306 | $1,020 |
| Rhode Island | $57 | $345 | $1,150 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $261 | $870 |
| South Dakota | $43 | $255 | $850 |
| Tennessee | $43 | $258 | $860 |
| Texas | $47 | $279 | $930 |
| Utah | $48 | $285 | $950 |
| Vermont | $54 | $324 | $1,080 |
| Virginia | $53 | $315 | $1,050 |
| Washington | $57 | $345 | $1,150 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $240 | $800 |
| Wisconsin | $47 | $282 | $940 |
| Wyoming | $46 | $276 | $920 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost without insurance?
$50-$200 at independent labs; $300-$1,000+ at hospitals.
What tests annually?
CBC, metabolic panel, lipid panel, thyroid screen.
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