Lab tests
COVID-19 PCR test, high-throughput lab cost in New York
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 New York
From 22 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $109 (most listed prices $52.50–$256).
Cheapest in New York
- $49.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $79.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Highland Hospital of Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026 - $79.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Strong Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $79.31
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jones Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Geneva General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $143
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Stony Brook Southampton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Health Alliance Mary Avenue Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Margaretville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $214
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Samaritan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $217
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wynn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $252
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Behavioral Health 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.