Lab tests
HIV test (antigen/antibody, 4th gen) cost in Louisiana
HIV test (antigen/antibody, 4th gen) 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 Louisiana
From 90 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $76.20 (most listed prices $23.21–$215).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Cheapest in Louisiana
Total price
HIV test (antigen/antibody, 4th gen)
The facility fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Louisiana, from 91 providers. Most listed prices: $23.60–$140.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $12.32
- $13.57
- $14.70
- $12.32est. $12.32 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Ochsner Acadia General HospitalHIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test (4th generation)Facility fee only$13.57est. $13.57 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Acadia General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.70est. $14.70 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.44est. $17.44 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Ochsner University Hospital & ClinicsHIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test (4th generation)Facility fee only$17.68est. $17.68 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20.52est. $20.52 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main CampusHIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test (4th generation)Facility fee only$22.08est. $22.08 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner Medical Center - KennerHIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test (4th generation)Facility fee only$22.40est. $22.40 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026 - Slidell Memorial Hospital- East CampusHIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test (4th generation)Facility fee only$23.46est. $23.46 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glenwood Regional Medical CenterHIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test (4th generation)Facility fee only$23.60est. $23.60 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24.56est. $24.56 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Springhill Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - East Jefferson General HospitalHIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test (4th generation)Facility fee only$25.34est. $25.34 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
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.