Lab tests
Freezing blood for storage, each unit cost in Maryland
Freezing blood for storage, each unit 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 Maryland
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Maryland.
Nationwide typical: $225 (most listed prices $131–$829).
Cheapest in Maryland
- $171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar St Mary's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $212
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $230
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $233
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Harbor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $235
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $260
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $728
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Suburban Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $728
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Johns Hopkins 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.