Lab tests
ATXN3 gene test for abnormal expansions (SCA3) cost in Pennsylvania
ATXN3 gene test for abnormal expansions (SCA3) 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 Pennsylvania
From 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $189 (most listed prices $79.95–$418).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- $34.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74.16Source: Saint Vincent Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $78.28Source: Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $90.64Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $90.64Source: Forbes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $94.76Source: Allegheny Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $94.76Source: Grove City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $98.88Source: Allegheny General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $107Source: AHN Wexford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $111Source: West Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $284
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Presbyterian price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterATXN3 gene test for abnormal expansions (SCA3)Facility fee only$295
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · 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.