Lab tests
Definitive drug test, 8-14 drug classes cost in Iowa
Definitive drug test, 8-14 drug classes 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 Iowa
From 30 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $234 (most listed prices $57–$660).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $25.79
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Spencer Municipal Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $26.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $58.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lakes Regional Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shenandoah Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $136
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Myrtue Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $144
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Osceola Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $175
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Story County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $186
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - $210
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sioux Center Health Avera price file · checked Oct 2026 - $216
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mary Greeley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $261
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Manning Regional Healthcare 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.