Medical & affiliate disclosure: CTX Stat provides educational laboratory information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. CTX Stat may receive compensation from some outbound provider links when an affiliate program is active; provider comparisons and rankings are based on consumer fit, effective cost, access, policies, and reputation—not commission.
Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
ctxstat.com compares laboratory-ordering and at-home testing providers to help visitors understand differences in price, access, collection, and service. Comparisons are informational and do not guarantee that a provider is the best choice for every person.
major comparison option Factors
- Listed price: the price shown for the test or panel at the time of review.
- Test availability: whether the provider currently lists the requested test.
- Collection method: patient service center, home collection, self-collection, or another method.
- Specimen type: blood, urine, saliva, stool, swab, or another specimen where stated.
- Ordering process: whether clinician authorization is included, required separately, or not applicable.
- Turnaround information: provider-listed estimates where available.
- Geographic availability: state restrictions, collection-site access, or shipping limits where known.
- Support and policies: available customer support, cancellation, refund, or recollection information when material.
How “Cheapest” Is Determined
A “cheapest” label is based on the lowest current price stored in the CTX Stat comparison database among providers with an available price. It may not include taxes, optional services, insurance effects, travel costs, promotional eligibility, or every temporary coupon.
Panels and Included Components
Tests with similar names may include different analytes. Price alone should not be used to compare panels unless the included components are materially equivalent.
Price Monitoring and Updates
Provider prices and catalogs change, so changes will be monitored for and updated as soon as practical before becoming the new approved displayed price.
Affiliate Relationships
Some providers may be affiliate partners. Affiliate compensation does not determine factual test availability, listed prices, or the mathematical identification of the lowest stored price. Affiliate relationships are disclosed separately.
Limitations
Provider sites may change without notice, automated checks may fail, and some prices may be unavailable. Visitors should confirm the final price, test components, eligibility, and collection requirements on the provider’s website before ordering.
