Lab tests
Cell smear exam (non-Pap), screening and interpretation cost in Minnesota
Cell smear exam (non-Pap), screening and interpretation 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 Minnesota
From 49 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $78.34 (most listed prices $29.40–$196).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- Meeker Memorial Hospital and ClinicsCell smear exam (non-Pap), screening and interpretationDoctor fee only$22.40Source: Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
- $22.62Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $27.90Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $34.25Source: Maple Grove Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $34.25Source: Robbinsdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $36.40Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026
- $46.82
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Joseph's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Douglas County Hospital, dba Alomere HealthCell smear exam (non-Pap), screening and interpretationDoctor fee only$47.56Source: Douglas County Hospital, dba Alomere Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $51.07
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Francis Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $56.18
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI LakeWood Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60.66Source: Astera Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $61.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Windom Area Health 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.