Lab tests
AR gene test, allele size or methylation analysis cost in California
AR gene test, allele size or methylation analysis 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 California
From 31 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $309 (most listed prices $137–$673).
Cheapest in California
- $19.78
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $43.46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $66
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rideout Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $98.32
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: French Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $107
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Arroyo Grande Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterAR gene test, allele size or methylation analysisFacility fee only$120
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $154
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoAR gene test, allele size or methylation analysisFacility fee only$214
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Health Saint Francis HospitalAR gene test, allele size or methylation analysisFacility fee only$251
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $251
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $314
Doctor fees are billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for AR gene test, allele size or methylation analysis
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.