Lab tests
Freezing blood for storage, each unit cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $225 (most listed prices $131–$829).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel HillFreezing blood for storage, each unitFacility fee only$209
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel H price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $310
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Person Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $467
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Catawba Valley Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $482
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Pender Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $536
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center 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.