Lab tests
COVID-19 PCR test, CDC test panel cost in North Carolina
COVID-19 PCR test, CDC test panel 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 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $58.76 (most listed prices $20–$161).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $34.56
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $55.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Montgomery Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $55.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Moore Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $57
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $57
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $68.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $68.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Medical Park Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $73.26
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Stokes price file · checked Oct 2026 - $81
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Pender Medical Center 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.