Lab tests
COVID-19 lab test (non-CDC lab) cost in Kentucky
COVID-19 lab test (non-CDC lab) 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 Kentucky
From 41 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $87.61 (most listed prices $38.25–$194).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- $24.63
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UK Chandler Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $48.41
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54.63
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $57.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $59.35
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jennie Stuart Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.07
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Northeast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - South Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $68.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Jessamine price file · checked Oct 2026
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.