Lab tests
Antibiotic sensitivity test, agar dilution, per drug cost in Minnesota
Antibiotic sensitivity test, agar dilution, per drug is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 88 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $29.25 (most listed prices $6.56–$110).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $5.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairview Bethesda Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Grand Itasca Clinic and HospitalAntibiotic sensitivity test, agar dilution, per drugFacility fee only$5.72
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.72
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Range Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.84
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Joseph's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Francis Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.41
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI LakeWood Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterAntibiotic sensitivity test, agar dilution, per drugDoctor fee only$9.41Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $11.27
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Douglas County Hospital, dba Alomere HealthAntibiotic sensitivity test, agar dilution, per drugFacility fee only$15.08
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Douglas County Hospital, dba Alomere Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sanford Canby Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc.Antibiotic sensitivity test, agar dilution, per drugFacility fee only$16.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a doctor's order?
In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.
Is the blood draw included?
Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.