Lab tests
Cell exam of fluid sample, concentration technique cost in North Carolina
Cell exam of fluid sample, concentration technique 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 North Carolina
From 89 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $101 (most listed prices $30.60–$260).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint ThomasCell exam of fluid sample, concentration techniqueDoctor fee only$15.33
- $18.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Caldwell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $40.39
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $43.88
- $45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UNC Health Wayne price file · checked Sep 2026 - $45
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Wayne Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $45.97
Location not independently confirmed.
- $47.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookCell exam of fluid sample, concentration techniqueFacility fee only$47.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - Wake price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $52.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lenoir Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sampson Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $59.20
Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System 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.