Lab tests
Joint fluid mucin test (Ropes test) cost in Arkansas
Joint fluid mucin test (Ropes 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 Arkansas
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Arkansas.
Nationwide typical: $28.20 (most listed prices $6.78–$116).
Cheapest in Arkansas
- $6.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Unity Health - Jacksonville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Unity Health - White County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health SystemJoint fluid mucin test (Ropes test)Facility fee only$9.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $12.27
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Conway Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.28
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dardanelle Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass HealthJoint fluid mucin test (Ropes test)Facility fee only$15.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort SmithJoint fluid mucin test (Ropes test)Facility fee only$15.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort S price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $17.29
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: CHI St. Vincent North price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Vincent price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.09
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: McGehee Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass HealthJoint fluid mucin test (Ropes test)Facility fee only$19.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Rehabilitation Hospita price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Washington RegionalJoint fluid mucin test (Ropes test)Facility fee only$20.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a partne price fil · 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.