PSA Test Cost: What a Total, Free and Percent-Free PSA Test Costs Across Labs
What a PSA test costs across direct-to-consumer labs, with draw fees factored in.
A PSA test screens prostate health, and advertised prices vary widely across direct-to-consumer labs. This page compares PSA test prices, for the total plus free and percent-free panel, so you can find the lowest all-in cost.
What a PSA test costs across labs
Ordered on its own, a PSA test ranges from about $8.19 to $80 across direct-to-consumer labs, before a one-time draw fee. Mito members pay $8.19, with a non-member price of $11.46.
Lab | Test price | Draw fee |
|---|---|---|
Mito (Member) | $8.19 | $9.50-15 |
Mito (Non-Member) | $11.46 | $9.50-15 |
DrSays | $11.99 | $9.99 |
GoodLabs | $12 | $12 |
Marek Health | $30 | $10 |
Walk-In Lab | $49 | $6 |
Ulta Lab Tests | $55.95 | $12.95 |
Quest (direct) | $62.10 | $6 |
Labcorp (direct) | $69 | $0 |
Jason Health | $80 | $18 |
Advertised prices, June 2026. Add each lab’s draw fee for a single-test order, and confirm current pricing before ordering.
Why PSA prices vary so much
The test itself is standardized. Most direct-to-consumer labs send your sample to one of the same national reference labs, usually Labcorp or Quest, so the measurement is identical no matter who takes your order. What changes is the markup. A reseller at the high end of this range is buying the same assay a low-cost lab sells for a fraction of the price, then adding its margin, an ordering fee, or a clinical-review charge. The draw fee is separate again, and it is set by the collection site rather than the lab. That is why the all-in price for one identical PSA test can swing so widely.
What a PSA test measures
A PSA test measures prostate-specific antigen, a protein released by the prostate. The panel priced here reports total PSA along with free and percent-free PSA, which together help interpret a raised total reading more accurately than total PSA alone. For a full reference on what the result means and where healthy levels sit, see the PSA biomarker guide.
Is a cheaper PSA test the same test?
For a standardized PSA test, yes. It is a defined assay run at CLIA-certified labs, so a low-cost result and an expensive one measure the same thing to the same standards. Paying more does not buy a more accurate number. What a higher price sometimes includes is a written interpretation or a clinician’s review of your result. If you only need the value, the cheapest CLIA-certified option gives you the same data. If you want help acting on it, check whether interpretation is bundled or sold separately before you compare prices.
All-in cost: test plus draw fee
Almost every lab adds a one-time draw fee on top of the PSA price, charged once per visit rather than per test. For a single inexpensive test that fee can be most of the bill, so compare the all-in total. If you add other markers to the same visit, that one draw fee is spread across all of them, which is where building a panel saves the most.
When should you get a PSA test?
Men test PSA for prostate cancer screening, to follow a previously raised result, or to investigate urinary symptoms. Screening decisions and how often to repeat depend on age and risk, so discuss timing with a clinician.
Does insurance cover a PSA test?
When a doctor orders a PSA test for a medical reason, insurance often covers it, though some plans limit how often they will pay and you may still owe a copay or part of your deductible. The direct-to-consumer prices on this page are cash-pay and are not billed to insurance. For many people, especially on a high-deductible plan, paying out of pocket can be cheaper than the share they would owe through insurance. If you are testing for routine self-monitoring rather than to investigate symptoms, cash-pay is often the simpler and lower-cost route.
FAQs
- How much does a PSA test cost? On its own, a PSA test ranges from about $8.19 to $80 across the direct-to-consumer labs compared here, before a one-time draw fee. Mito has the lowest advertised price at $8.19 for members and $11.46 for non-members.
- Do you need to fast for a PSA test? No. A PSA test does not require fasting. Many labs do advise avoiding ejaculation and vigorous cycling for a day or two before the draw, since both can temporarily raise PSA.
- Which PSA test should you order? The total, free, and percent-free PSA panel priced here gives more context than total PSA on its own, which helps when a total reading is borderline. A total-only PSA is cheaper and fine for simple screening.
- Where is the cheapest PSA test? In this comparison, Mito has the lowest advertised price. Remember to add the draw fee for a single-test order, since a low test price with a high draw fee can cost more all-in than it first looks.
- Do you need a doctor’s order for a PSA test? Not for the direct-to-consumer labs here. They include the test authorization, so you order online and visit a collection site without your own physician’s requisition.
- How long do PSA results take? Most labs post PSA results within one to three business days of your draw, and often the next day.
Related Reading
- How Much Does a Blood Test Cost? 29 Tests Compared
- PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen): Reference Range and What It Measures
Medical Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Pricing is based on publicly available information as of June 2026 and may change. Always verify current pricing directly with each provider before making a purchasing decision.
