Lab tests
DNA marker (STR) comparison, each additional specimen cost in Pennsylvania
DNA marker (STR) comparison, each additional specimen 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 Pennsylvania
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $402 (most listed prices $175–$1,133).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- $194
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Frick Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $194
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Latrobe Area Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Westmoreland Regional HospitalDNA marker (STR) comparison, each additional specimenFacility fee only$194
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Westmoreland Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $213
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $351
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $351
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Bucks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $351
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Frankford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $351
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Lansdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $351
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center CityDNA marker (STR) comparison, each additional specimenFacility fee only$351
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterDNA marker (STR) comparison, each additional specimenFacility fee only$1,080
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,080
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pennsylvania Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for DNA marker (STR) comparison, each additional specimen
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.