Lab tests
Chickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen) cost in California
Chickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen) 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 123 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $48.96 (most listed prices $16.10–$188).
Cheapest in California
- Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$2.73
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy San Juan Medical CenterChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$2.77
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Woodland Memorial HospitalChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$2.77
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospital of SacramentoChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$2.91
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.03
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Clearlake HospitalChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$3.64
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Hospital of FolsomChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$3.93
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital of Folsom price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sierra Nevada Memorial HospitalChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$5.51
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mountains Community HospitalChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$9.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountains Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Health Saint Francis HospitalChickenpox/shingles virus test (immunofluorescence antigen)Facility fee only$10.27
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital 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.