Lipids & Cardiovascular
LDL Particle Number test cost — $30.40–$45
LDL Particle Number · measured in nmol/L
A direct headcount of your LDL particles.
Lower is betterReference range
An assay-specific reference interval has not yet been added to this guide.
Use the interval printed beside this exact result, including its specimen, units, age/sex group and collection conditions. A range for a similarly named test may not apply.
Optimal range / clinical target
PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
When LDL Particle Number matters
Protocols and goals where this marker is worth tracking.
On TRT, HRT, GLP-1s or peptides? Use the Find tests for your goal tool to see suggested biomarkers and build your monitoring list.
Tests that include LDL Particle Number
LDL Particle Number is included in Advanced lipoprotein particle panel (NMR). GoodLabs and Ulta prices below cover that panel, not an individual biomarker. Test prices are shown before separate collection fees.
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$12 blood draw per visit, added once to your order.
Collection fee is additional; not included in this test price.
* Estimated test price.
Does insurance cover LDL Particle Number testing?
When a clinician orders LDL Particle Number for a diagnosis or to follow a known condition, most plans cover it — and many cover routine screening as $0 preventive care for eligible adults. The catch is you need a qualifying reason and an in-network order; a “I just want to see my number” request often isn’t covered, and if you haven’t met your deductible you can end up paying the lab’s full list price anyway.
The direct-pay prices above skip insurance entirely: you pay the cash price, test on your own schedule with no doctor visit, and it’s HSA/FSA-eligible. For a single marker that’s often cheaper — and faster — than a copay plus deductible exposure.
LDL Particle Number inside a bundle
Every compared membership/panel that includes LDL Particle Number, cheapest first. Worth it when you want several markers at once rather than a single test.
| Provider | Model | Advertised panel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superpower | Annual membership | 103+ 73 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Hundred | Annual membership | 160+ 74 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Function Health | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
| Blueprint (Bryan Johnson) | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
What LDL Particle Number is
A direct NMR measurement of how many LDL particles you carry, closely paralleling ApoB. It reveals 'discordance' where LDL-C looks fine but particle number — the true risk — is high.
Why it matters for longevity & performance
Like ApoB, particle count predicts atherosclerosis better than cholesterol concentration; especially useful in insulin-resistant or high-triglyceride people.
LDL Particle Number testing — frequently asked
Do I need to fast for a LDL Particle Number test?
No. LDL Particle Number does not require fasting — you can test any time of day.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a LDL Particle Number test?
No. Direct-to-consumer labs (GoodLabs, Ulta, Quest and Labcorp OnDemand) include the physician order in the price — you order online and visit a draw site, no appointment with your own doctor needed.
How fast are LDL Particle Number results?
Usually 1–3 business days after your blood draw; most results post to the lab's online portal.
What's the difference between the standard and optimal LDL Particle Number range?
Reference intervals describe results in a reference population; they do not by themselves diagnose or exclude disease. A treatment target depends on the condition and the person. PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
Does insurance cover LDL Particle Number testing?
Often, when ordered for a diagnosis; many plans cover it as preventive care at no cost for eligible adults. The direct-pay prices above let you skip insurance and test on your own schedule.
Related Lipids & Cardiovascular biomarkers
Educational guidance. Use your reporting lab’s reference interval and discuss personal targets and results with your clinician.