Lab test costs and comparisons: Which ones are worth it?

I am formally proposing we open this discussion thread to compare medical testing costs—specifically looking at price points, overall quality, and turnaround times
This is intended for anyone who finds themselves unable to get sufficient information through a simple Google search—perhaps because they are forced to seek out private clinics due to the sheer congestion in our public healthcare system, those interminable wait times, the inconvenient distance from their primary care physician, general dissatisfaction with current services, or even the need for supplemental screenings that don't require a formal referral from a doctor. Isn't it frustrating when you just want answers?

Should this topic gain significant traction, I kindly ask that you keep your posts concise, clear, and—most importantly—strictly on-topic to ensure we maintain a readable structure; please also feel free to suggest additional categories or criteria we should include in this comparison

My thanks to you all

1... 2... 3... go!

3...2...1...stop!

Don't take it personally that I have to shut this down, but if we let this slide, the whole thread is going to turn into a massive Gap clearance sale within forty-eight hours. We actually already have a sticky topic dedicated to doctors and clinics where you can swap all that info. As for private practice pricing, please just stick to sending those details via PM.