Lab tests
Lipid panel (cholesterol) cost in Richmond, VA
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 Virginia
From 92 hospital and 9 clinic prices in Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $71.50 (most listed prices $13.39–$282).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Cheapest in Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA, from 19 providers. Most listed prices: $17.64–$580.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $5
- $13.20
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmond$18.75Hospital · in RichmondAll parts published by the hospital
- $5est. $5 total
Per test, billed separately. Adult membership required: $105/month individual or $95/month/member household, plus $99 enrollment per individual or family. Labcorp prices subject to change.
Source: westwooddpc.com · checked Oct 2026 - $13.20est. $13.20 total
Members-only direct-pay price/test, plus $25 handling/test; January 2023 pricing. Membership: $80/month ages 5–18, $100/month ages 18–59, $125/month ages 60+; $100 enrollment/patient. Initial 12-month commitment requested, then month to mon…
Source: skylinefamilymed.com · checked Oct 2026 - $13.20 per unitest. $13.20 total
Members-only direct-pay price/test, plus $25 handling/test; January 2023 pricing. Membership: $80/month ages 5–18, $100/month ages 18–59, $125/month ages 60+; $100 enrollment/patient. Initial 12-month commitment requested, then month to mon…
Source: skylinefamilymed.com · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of RichmondLipid panel (cholesterol) blood testFacility fee only$18.75est. $18.75 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmo price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $26.10est. $26.10 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southside Regional Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of PetersburgLipid panel (cholesterol) blood testFacility fee only$35.25est. $35.25 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Peters price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $55est. $55 totalSource: richmonduc.com · checked Oct 2026
- $61.65est. $61.65 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: VCU Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $73.80est. $73.80 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Regional Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $73.80est. $73.80 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Richmond Community Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $73.80est. $73.80 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Francis Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - $73.80est. $73.80 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Mary's Hospital price file · checked Nov 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.