Lab tests
Epstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA) cost in California
Epstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA) 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 238 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $67.57 (most listed prices $16–$202).
Cheapest in California
- Sierra Nevada Memorial HospitalEpstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA)Facility fee only$3.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.58
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Saint Agnes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kern Valley Healthcare DistrictEpstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA)Facility fee only$3.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kern Valley Healthcare District price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterEpstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA)Facility fee only$3.64
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.79
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Clearlake HospitalEpstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA)Facility fee only$3.85
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Medical Center Mt. ShastaEpstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA)Facility fee only$3.89
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cottage Rehabilitation HospitalEpstein-Barr virus antibody test (viral capsid, VCA)Facility fee only$4.03
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.03
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Watsonville Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCI Health - Los Alamitos price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital 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.