Lab tests
Flu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first two cost in Iowa
Flu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first two 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 Iowa
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $67.20 (most listed prices $29–$279).
Cheapest in Iowa
- Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IAFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoFacility fee only$12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kossuth Regional Health CenterFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoFacility fee only$33.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kossuth Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cass County Memorial HospitalFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoFacility fee only$40.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cass County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $57.12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026 - $58.31
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoDoctor fee only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Finley HospitalFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoDoctor fee only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical CenterFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoDoctor fee only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Cent price fil · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran HospitalFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoDoctor fee only$59.20
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical CenterFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoDoctor fee only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoDoctor fee only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's HospitalFlu PCR test, each additional type beyond the first twoDoctor fee only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's 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.