Lab tests
Drug screen, multiple drug classes, chromatography, each cost in California
Drug screen, multiple drug classes, chromatography, each 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 California
From 5 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $78.30 (most listed prices $14.40–$221).
Cheapest in California
- Children's Hospital of Orange CountyDrug screen, multiple drug classes, chromatography, eachFacility fee only$4
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Hospital of Orange County price file · checked Oct 2026 - Greater El Monte Community HospitalDrug screen, multiple drug classes, chromatography, eachFacility fee only$24.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Greater El Monte Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Doctors Hospital of RiversideDrug screen, multiple drug classes, chromatography, eachFacility fee only$60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Doctors Hospital of Riverside price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalDrug screen, multiple drug classes, chromatography, eachFacility fee only$99
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Patients' Hospital of ReddingDrug screen, multiple drug classes, chromatography, eachFacility fee only$276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Patients' Hospital of Redding 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.