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Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
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By state
| State | Independent lab |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $13 |
| Alaska | $13 |
| Arizona | $13 |
| Arkansas | $13 |
| California | $13 |
| Colorado | $13 |
| Connecticut | $13 |
| Delaware | $13 |
| District of Columbia | $13 |
| Florida | $13 |
| Georgia | $13 |
| Hawaii | $13 |
| Idaho | $13 |
| Illinois | $13 |
| Indiana | $13 |
| Iowa | $13 |
| Kansas | $13 |
| Kentucky | $13 |
| Louisiana | $13 |
| Maine | $13 |
| Maryland | $13 |
| Massachusetts | $13 |
| Michigan | $13 |
| Minnesota | $13 |
| Mississippi | $13 |
| Missouri | $13 |
| Montana | $13 |
| Nebraska | $13 |
| Nevada | $13 |
| New Hampshire | $13 |
| New Jersey | $13 |
| New Mexico | $13 |
| New York | $13 |
| North Carolina | $13 |
| North Dakota | $13 |
| Ohio | $13 |
| Oklahoma | $13 |
| Oregon | $13 |
| Pennsylvania | $13 |
| Rhode Island | $13 |
| South Carolina | $13 |
| South Dakota | $13 |
| Tennessee | $13 |
| Texas | $13 |
| Utah | $13 |
| Vermont | $13 |
| Virginia | $13 |
| Washington | $13 |
| West Virginia | $13 |
| Wisconsin | $13 |
| Wyoming | $13 |
Questions
How much does a cholesterol test cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for a cholesterol test is $13 at independent lab. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Is a cholesterol test free with insurance?
As a covered preventive screening, it is usually $0 to the patient with Medicare and most private plans. If it's done for a symptom, or something is found and treated, normal cost-sharing can apply.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.