Lab tests
Lipid panel (cholesterol) cost in Denver, CO
Lipid panel (cholesterol) is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 96 hospital and 11 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $71.50 (most listed prices $13.39–$282).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Cheapest in Denver, CO
Total price
Lipid panel (cholesterol)
The facility fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
Near Denver, CO, from 37 providers. Most listed prices: $17.48–$1,457.
Cheapest totals nearby
- HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke's Rehabilitation, A Part of Spalding Rehabilitation$9Hospital · in DenverAll parts published by the hospital
- $9
- HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's$15Hospital · Denver · 4.7 miAll parts published by the hospital
- HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke's Rehabilitation, A Part of Spalding RehabilitationLipid panel (cholesterol) blood testFacility fee only$9est. $9 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke's Rehabilitati price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $9est. $9 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation price file · checked Sep 2026 - HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke'sLipid panel (cholesterol) blood testFacility fee only$15est. $15 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyt price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $15est. $15 total
$15 per external panel; estimated local price. Office visit charges are additional.
Source: dailyappleclinic.com · checked Oct 2026 - $19.13est. $19.13 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.64est. $22.64 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28est. $28 total
Initial $199 evaluation required. Page also describes a flat monthly concierge fee without specifying its amount. Insurance is not billed.
Source: biotwinweightloss.com · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusLipid panel (cholesterol) blood testFacility fee only$29.90est. $29.90 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Camp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $31.15
Hospital package price for the whole service. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: AdventHealth Avista price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of LittletonLipid panel (cholesterol) blood testFacility fee only$34.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Little price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $67.73
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Denver price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a doctor's order?
In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.
Is the blood draw included?
Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.