Lab tests
Lipid panel (cholesterol) cost in Michigan
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 Michigan
From 108 hospital and 7 clinic prices in Michigan.
Nationwide typical: $71.50 (most listed prices $13.39–$282).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Cheapest in Michigan
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.
In Michigan, from 115 providers. Most listed prices: $8.40–$106.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $3.60
- $3.91
- $4
- $3.60Source: University of Michigan Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $3.60est. $3.60 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mackinac Straits Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.91est. $3.91 total
Discounted DPC member pricing. Monthly membership costs extra; its price is not stated on this page.
Source: paradox.health · checked Oct 2026 - from $4est. $4 total
$4–5 per test; free for members once per year.
Source: momentum-med.com · checked Oct 2026 - $4.14est. $4.14 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Karmanos Cancer Institute price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.93est. $4.93 total
Additional charges may apply for other necessary tests or supplies.
Source: yourchoicedirectcare.com · checked Oct 2026 - $6est. $6 total
$6 per test; membership required and additional. Monthly membership: ages 0–18 $50 (requires 1 adult membership), ages 19–44 $90, ages 45–64 $110, ages 65+ $130.
Source: northcountryhealthmqt.com · checked Oct 2026 - $6est. $6 total
Prices subject to change.
Source: plumhealthdpc.com · checked Oct 2026 - $8.40est. $8.40 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Alma price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.40est. $8.40 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.40est. $8.40 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Clare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.40est. $8.40 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin 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.