Lab tests
Folic acid (folate) blood test cost in Florida
Folic acid (folate) blood test 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 Florida
From 235 hospital and 5 clinic prices in Florida.
Nationwide typical: $76.80 (most listed prices $18.45–$231).
Cheapest in Florida
- $3.82
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.85
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Florida Northside Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.11
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Oviedo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.27
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - North Brevard County Hospital Dist Parrish Medical CenterFolic acid (folate) blood testFacility fee only$4.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: North Brevard County Hospital Dist Parrish Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $5.79
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ucf Lake Nona Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baptist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gulf Breeze Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg 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.