Lab tests
COVID-19 PCR test, CDC test panel cost in Ohio
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 Ohio
From 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $58.76 (most listed prices $20–$161).
Cheapest in Ohio
- $20
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $26.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $44.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Berger Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southeastern Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $120
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Mercer Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: akron general price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately. +7 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: avon hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: lodi hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: mercy hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $163
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Doctors Hospital 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.