Lab tests
Delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) test cost in South Carolina
Delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) 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 South Carolina
From 57 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $74.40 (most listed prices $18.92–$261).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- $36
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Conway Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $37.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bon Secours St Francis Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $37.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $37.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper St Francis Berkeley Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $37.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper St Francis Mt Pleasant price file · checked Sep 2026 - $52.27
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Self Regional Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Georgetown Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waccamaw Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Abbeville Area Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $62.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $62.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $62.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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.