Nutrients
Homocysteine test cost: $44–$81
By Elo. Last updated July 2026.
Homocysteine is an amino acid linked to cardiovascular risk; elevated levels often reflect low B vitamins (B6, B9, B12).
Below we compare what Homocysteine costs on its own against every package we track that includes it, sorted by price. Standalone prices are all-in cash prices, each lab's list price plus its one draw or physician fee, pulled from direct-to-consumer labs on the Quest or LabCorp network and verified July 2026.
How much does a Homocysteine test cost?
Homocysteine costs $44–$98 on its own, or $199–$399 in a bundle. Those are cash prices, so they're also what you pay for Homocysteine without insurance.
At Quest Diagnostics, a Homocysteine test costs $81 on its own.
Cost of Homocysteine on its own
- DrSays charges $44 for Homocysteine ($33.99 + $9.99 collection fee).(lowest price)
- Ulta Lab Tests charges $50 for Homocysteine ($36.95 + $12.95 specimen draw fee).
- Quest charges $81 for Homocysteine ($75 + $6 physician service fee).
- Marek Diagnostics charges $98 for Homocysteine ($88 + $10 venipuncture fee).
Cost of Homocysteine in a bundle
- Superpower includes Homocysteine in a 59-biomarker panel for $199.
- Parsley Health includes Homocysteine in a 41-biomarker panel for $275.
- WHOOP Advanced Labs includes Homocysteine in a 65-biomarker panel for $349.
- Function Health includes Homocysteine in a 128-biomarker panel for $365.
- Vitals Vault includes Homocysteine in a 58-biomarker panel for $399.
- Everlywell includes Homocysteine in an 86-biomarker panel for $399.
Cheapest option: The cheapest Homocysteine test is DrSays ($44), or Superpower ($199) if you want a 59-biomarker bundle that includes Homocysteine.
Each standalone fee is charged once per blood draw, so ordering several markers together shares one fee. Direct-to-consumer lab prices move with promotions, so figures are point-in-time, verified July 2026.
Does insurance cover a Homocysteine test?
Homocysteine is usually not covered by insurance for screening. UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Anthem usually deny Homocysteine without symptoms, and Medicare doesn't cover it for screening either. If Homocysteine is covered in-network, you pay about $20 to $35. If insurance denies coverage for Homocysteine, the bill can run $145-600 (vs flat $44 cash).
Frequently asked questions about Homocysteine testing
What is the cheapest way to get a Homocysteine test?
The cheapest Homocysteine test is DrSays ($44), or Superpower ($199) if you want a 59-biomarker bundle that includes Homocysteine.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Homocysteine test?
No. The standalone Homocysteine tests listed above include the physician order in their price, so you can buy it online and have your blood drawn without your own doctor. You would only need your own doctor's order if you want to bill the test to insurance.
How much does a Homocysteine test cost at LabCorp?
LabCorp doesn't publish a flat consumer price for Homocysteine, and it varies by location. The cheapest way to have Homocysteine drawn at a LabCorp Patient Service Center is through DrSays, a LabCorp-network lab, at $44 all-in ($33.99 + $9.99 collection fee).
What is a normal homocysteine level?
A normal fasting homocysteine is roughly 5 to 15 micromol/L. Higher levels are linked to cardiovascular risk and often reflect low folate, vitamin B6, or B12.
Do I need to fast for a homocysteine test?
Yes. Homocysteine rises after eating, especially protein, so a 10 to 12 hour fast is recommended for an accurate measurement.