Lab tests
Carnitine level test (total and free) cost in Michigan
Carnitine level test (total and free) 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 Michigan
From 85 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.
Nationwide typical: $76.54 (most listed prices $18.75–$327).
Cheapest in Michigan
- $8
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford River District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford St John Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford Warren Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sturgis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.34
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.34
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.35
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Covenant HealthCare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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.