Lab tests
Exome genetic sequencing, patient cost in Illinois
Exome genetic sequencing, patient 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 Illinois
From 22 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $4,398 (most listed prices $900–$11,042).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $986
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,200
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrisburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,200
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,589
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,286
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Endeavor Health Edward Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,286
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7,595
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HSHS St. John's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10,300
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ingalls Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest HospitalExome genetic sequencing, patientFacility fee only$11,042
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $11,042
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11,042
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11,042
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.