No doctor's order needed
Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing, With the Blood Draw at Home
Want a lab test but don't have an order? With direct-to-consumer lab testing, also called direct access lab testing, you don't need one from your own doctor. A licensed provider in our partner provider group writes the order for any test on the Labcorp or Quest menu, a certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist draws your blood at home, the sample goes to Labcorp or Quest, and we send you your results.
At a glance
- What it is
- Direct-to-consumer (direct access) lab testing: self-pay tests ordered for you, drawn at home
- Tests
- Anything on the Labcorp or Quest test menu
- Who writes the order
- A licensed provider in our nationwide partner provider group
- Blood draw
- At home, by a certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist
- Results
- We send them to you; the ordering provider follows up on critical results
- Cost
- Self-pay; we quote the price before the order is placed
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How direct-to-consumer lab testing works
- 1
Choose your tests
Any test on the Labcorp or Quest menu, from a single test to a full panel.
- 2
A licensed provider orders them
A provider in our partner provider group writes the order. You get a price quote first.
- 3
We draw at home
A certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist comes to you and sends the sample to Labcorp or Quest.
- 4
You get your results
We send your results. The ordering provider follows up on any critical result.
Which lab tests you can order
Anything on the Labcorp or Quest test menu, whether that's a single test or a full panel. Popular choices include:
- Lipid panel
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Thyroid panel
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Ferritin
- Testosterone
- PSA
- STD panel
Not sure which test you need? Your own clinician is the best person to help you choose. Browse all blood tests.
Who orders your tests, and how you get results
The order. A licensed provider in our nationwide partner provider group writes the order for the tests you choose. Speedy Sticks doesn't write orders itself.
The blood draw. A certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist draws your blood at home and sends the sample to Labcorp or Quest.
Your results. We send your results to you. If a result is critical, the ordering provider follows up. Share your results with your own doctor, too.

Direct-to-consumer testing vs. an order from your doctor
| Factor | Order from your doctor | Direct-to-consumer with Speedy Sticks |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's visit first | Usually | Not needed |
| Who writes the order | Your own clinician | A licensed provider in our partner provider group |
| Tests | What your clinician orders | Anything on the Labcorp or Quest menu |
| Payment | Often billed to insurance | Self-pay, quoted before the order is placed |
| Blood draw | At a lab, or at home with Speedy Sticks | At home with Speedy Sticks |
| Results | Go to your clinician | Sent to you; critical results followed up by the ordering provider |
Already have an order? We draw for that too. Book an at-home blood draw.
Direct-to-consumer lab testing cost
Direct-to-consumer tests are self-pay, and your price depends on the tests you choose. We quote the price before the order is placed, so there are no surprises. At-home visit fees are on our pricing page.
Lab orders for organizations
Employers, telehealth companies, clinics, and research programs without an ordering physician can have lab orders written nationwide through the same partner provider group, for any test on the Labcorp or Quest menu. See biometric screening, capillary collection programs, and all programs for organizations.
Direct-to-consumer lab testing FAQs
- What is direct-to-consumer lab testing?
- Direct-to-consumer lab testing lets you get lab tests without first seeing your own doctor for an order. With Speedy Sticks, a licensed provider in our partner provider group writes the order for any test on the Labcorp or Quest menu, a certified phlebotomist draws your blood at home, and we send you the results.
- Is direct access lab testing the same as direct-to-consumer lab testing?
- Yes. Direct access lab testing, direct access testing, and direct-to-consumer lab testing all mean ordering lab tests without an order from your own doctor. Speedy Sticks offers it with the blood draw at home.
- Can I order my own lab tests?
- Yes. You choose the tests, a licensed provider in our partner provider group writes the order, and a certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist draws your blood at home. You get a price quote before the order is placed.
- Can I get a Labcorp or Quest blood test without a doctor's order?
- Yes. You don't need an order from your own doctor. A licensed provider in our partner provider group writes it for any test on the Labcorp or Quest menu, and a certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist draws your blood at home.
- Who writes the lab order?
- A licensed provider in our nationwide partner provider group. Speedy Sticks doesn't write orders itself.
- Which tests can I order?
- Anything on the Labcorp or Quest test menu, from a single test such as vitamin D or hemoglobin A1c to a full panel.
- Do I have to go to a Labcorp or Quest location?
- No. Direct-to-consumer orders through Speedy Sticks come with an at-home blood draw by a certified phlebotomist, who sends your sample to Labcorp or Quest.
- How do I get my results?
- We send your results to you. The ordering provider in our partner provider group follows up on any critical result.
- What happens if a result is critical?
- The ordering provider follows up with you. For every result, critical or not, we recommend reviewing it with your own clinician.
- How much does direct-to-consumer lab testing cost?
- It depends on the tests you choose. Direct-to-consumer tests are self-pay, and we quote the price before the order is placed. At-home visit fees are listed on our pricing page.Pricing
- Can I get blood work without insurance?
- Yes. Direct-to-consumer orders are self-pay, so you don't need insurance, and we quote the price before the order is placed. If you'd rather use insurance, ask your own clinician for an order; we can still do the blood draw at home.At-home blood draw with your own order
- Can I use my own doctor's order instead?
- Yes. If you already have an order from your provider, we draw for that too, at home or at work.At-home blood draw
- Where is direct-to-consumer lab testing available?
- Our partner provider group orders nationwide, and Speedy Sticks phlebotomists draw nationwide, with the strongest coverage in major metro areas.Locations
- Does direct-to-consumer testing replace my doctor?
- No. Direct-to-consumer testing gives you lab results; it doesn't replace care from your own clinician. Share your results with your doctor, and get care right away for symptoms or emergencies.
Get the lab tests you want, drawn at home
Any test on the Labcorp or Quest menu, ordered by a licensed provider and drawn by a certified phlebotomist.
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