Lab tests
COVID-19 PCR test, high-throughput lab cost in Nebraska
COVID-19 PCR test, high-throughput 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 Nebraska
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Nebraska.
Nationwide typical: $109 (most listed prices $52.50–$256).
Cheapest in Nebraska
- CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan MercyCOVID-19 PCR test, high-throughput labFacility fee only$73.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - B price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $73.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: CHI Health Immanuel price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74.79
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Faith Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $79.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health St. Elizabeth price file · checked Oct 2026 - $80.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Nebraska Heart price file · checked Oct 2026 - $93
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chadron Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $93.81
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health St. Francis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $149
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health St. Mary's price file · checked Oct 2026 - $155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Plainview price file · checked Oct 2026 - $156
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Schuyler price file · checked Oct 2026 - $175
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rock County 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.