Lab tests
Cancer gene panel (51+ genes), RNA analysis cost in California
Cancer gene panel (51+ genes), RNA 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 47 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $3,453 (most listed prices $1,235–$6,984).
Cheapest in California
- UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoCancer gene panel (51+ genes), RNA analysisFacility fee only$941
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,235
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: French Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,348
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Arroyo Grande Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,728
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,728
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,060
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,920
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,037
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Hospital of Orange County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,371
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 - Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemCancer gene panel (51+ genes), RNA analysisFacility fee only$3,504
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,691
Doctor fees are billed separately. +15 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Baldwin Park Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $29,632
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai 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.