Lipids & Cardiovascular
Triglycerides test cost — $6.40–$22.95
Triglycerides · measured in mg/dL
Low fasting triglycerides signal good metabolic health.
Lower is betterReference range
Usual desirable triglycerides: <150 mg/dL
General adult risk categories, not the goal for every person.
Optimal range / clinical target
A clinician may set a different goal based on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, overall risk and treatment. These general thresholds are not individualized ‘optimal’ ranges.
Examples are educational, not your reporting lab’s interval.
NIH MedlinePlus: cholesterol levelsWhen Triglycerides 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 Triglycerides
Triglycerides is included in Lipid panel. GoodLabs and Ulta prices below cover that panel, not an individual biomarker. Test prices are shown before separate collection fees.
Tracking more than one biomarker?
Build a list to compare test and panel combinations, with one blood-draw fee in your GoodLabs estimate.
$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 Triglycerides testing?
When a clinician orders Triglycerides 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.
Triglycerides inside a bundle
Every compared membership/panel that includes Triglycerides, cheapest first. Worth it when you want several markers at once rather than a single test.
| Provider | Model | Advertised panel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiPhox Health | At-home, per-panel (selectable) | 59+ 39 biomarkers mapped | $99-124 / panel |
| Labcorp OnDemand | One-time à-la-carte | 47+ 36 biomarkers mapped | $169 comp. |
| Empirical Health | One-time panel | 100+ 46 biomarkers mapped | $190 one-time |
| Mito Health | At-cost marketplace + optional membership | 100+ 63 biomarkers mapped | Core Panel ~$198 |
| 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 |
| Everlywell 360 | Annual membership | 83+ 35 biomarkers mapped | $399/yr |
| Quest Health (Elite) | One-time direct-pay | 85+ 49 biomarkers mapped | $399 one-time |
| HealthieOne | One-time test | 250+ 50 biomarkers mapped | $420/test + draw |
| Life Extension (Elite) | One-time à-la-carte | 45+ 49 biomarkers mapped | ~$449 one-time |
| InsideTracker | Membership + à-la-carte tests | 48+ 46 biomarkers mapped | $489 (1st test) |
| Marek Health | Annual membership | 80+ 55 biomarkers mapped | ~$495/yr |
| OneTwenty | Annual membership | 85+ 51 biomarkers mapped | $499/yr |
| Thorne Advanced | One-time panel | 60+ 51 biomarkers mapped | ~$830 one-time |
| Rythm Health | At-home subscription | 24+ 22 biomarkers mapped | $79/mo |
| Lifeforce | Subscription + diagnostic | 51+ 49 biomarkers mapped | ~$2,137/yr |
What Triglycerides is
Circulating fat transported in VLDL and chylomicrons, measured fasting. High levels reflect excess energy/carbohydrate intake, insulin resistance, and alcohol.
Why it matters for longevity & performance
A sensitive marker of insulin resistance and metabolic health; elevated triglycerides (and the TG:HDL ratio) predict cardiometabolic disease and diabetes risk.
Triglycerides & peptides — what to watch
If you’re running peptides, TRT or HRT, these are the compounds studied in relation to Triglycerides — useful for deciding what to track. Research associations for monitoring, not medical or dosing advice. Tap one for its full profile.
Triglycerides testing — frequently asked
Do I need to fast for a Triglycerides test?
Yes — labs generally recommend an 8–12 hour fast (water is fine) before a Triglycerides draw for an accurate result.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Triglycerides 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 Triglycerides 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 Triglycerides 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. A clinician may set a different goal based on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, overall risk and treatment. These general thresholds are not individualized ‘optimal’ ranges.
Which peptides affect Triglycerides?
Compounds studied in relation to Triglycerides include Tirzepatide, Semaglutide, Tesamorelin, AOD-9604. These are research associations for monitoring — not medical or dosing advice.
Does insurance cover Triglycerides 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.