Lab tests
COVID-19 PCR test, high-throughput lab cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $109 (most listed prices $52.50–$256).
Cheapest in Washington
- $21.43
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coulee Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willapa Harbor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $65
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $81.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $81.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth United General Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $93.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $99
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Three Rivers Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $112
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $114
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $165
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,128
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Swedish Rehabilitation 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.