Lab tests
DNA/RNA test for multiple germs, direct probe cost in North Carolina
DNA/RNA test for multiple germs, direct probe is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $121 (most listed prices $43–$453).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $51.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hoke Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $53.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Catawba Valley Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63.55
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $112
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $118
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harris Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $123
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sampson Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $140
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Greensboro price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.