Lab tests
Antibiotic susceptibility test (MIC), per plate cost in Georgia
Antibiotic susceptibility test (MIC), per plate 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 Georgia
From 123 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $53 (most listed prices $11.40–$174).
Cheapest in Georgia
- $3.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southwell Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tift Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.86
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Liberty Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hamilton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $8.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Miller County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.01
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jeff Davis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.44
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Appling Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11.46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Blue Ridge Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.62
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Marys Health Care System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Marys Sacred Heart Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Washington County Regional Medical CenterAntibiotic susceptibility test (MIC), per plateFacility fee only$15.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington County Regional Medical Center 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.