Lab tests
Fern test (microscope check of vaginal fluid) cost in South Carolina
Fern test (microscope check of vaginal fluid) 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 South Carolina
From 18 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $30.26 (most listed prices $9–$101).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical CenterFern test (microscope check of vaginal fluid)Facility fee only$11.08
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: FERN TEST
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterFern test (microscope check of vaginal fluid)Facility fee only$11.08
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: FERN TEST
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterFern test (microscope check of vaginal fluid)Facility fee only$11.08
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: FERN TEST
- $17.53
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Self Regional Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20.45
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Abbeville Area Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Prisma Health Baptist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge HospitalFern test (microscope check of vaginal fluid)Facility fee only$52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Prisma Health Greenville Memorial HospitalFern test (microscope check of vaginal fluid)Facility fee only$52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Fern Test
Source: Prisma Health Laurens County 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.