Lab tests
COVID-19 PCR test cost in Wisconsin
COVID-19 PCR test 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 Wisconsin
From 129 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Wisconsin.
Nationwide typical: $99 (most listed prices $37.50–$206).
Cheapest in Wisconsin
- $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Baycare Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Lakeland Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Bay Area price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Burlington price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Grafton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Kenosha price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Summit 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.