Lab tests
IFNL3 (IL28B) gene variant test cost in Minnesota
IFNL3 (IL28B) gene variant 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 Minnesota
From 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $166 (most listed prices $69.54–$540).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $402Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing price file · checked Oct 2026
- $409
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Francis Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $450Source: Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague price file · checked Oct 2026
- $502
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $528Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea price file · checked Oct 2026
- $528Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Cannon Falls price file · checked Oct 2026
- $528
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Fairmont price file · checked Oct 2026 - $528Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City price file · checked Oct 2026
- $528Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato price file · checked Oct 2026
- $528Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Owatonna price file · checked Oct 2026
- $528
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System St James price file · checked Oct 2026 - $528Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca 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.