Lab tests
COVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical reader cost in Washington
COVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical reader 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 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $56.70 (most listed prices $22–$133).
Cheapest in Washington
- $16.25Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Olympic Medical CenterCOVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical readerFacility fee only$22.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Oly price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $32.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Overlake Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical CenterCOVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical readerFacility fee only$34.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $35.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willapa Harbor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterCOVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical readerFacility fee only$36.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth United General Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical CenterCOVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical readerFacility fee only$37.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman CountyCOVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical readerFacility fee only$39.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman County price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2COVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical readerFacility fee only$39.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2 price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenterCOVID-19 rapid antigen test with optical readerFacility fee only$40.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $40.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $50.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Forks Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.