Lab tests
LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test cost in Washington, DC
LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In District of Columbia
From 7 hospital and 0 clinic prices in District of Columbia.
Nationwide typical: $34.81 (most listed prices $6.68–$113).
Cheapest in Washington, DC
- $4
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sibley Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Suburban Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Virginia Baptist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist HealthCare, Inc. d.b.a Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical CenterLDH (lactate dehydrogenase) testFacility fee only$6.91
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist HealthCare, Inc. d.b.a Adventist HealthC price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $8.66
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UM Bowie Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.73
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UM Laurel Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist HealthCare, Inc. d.b.a Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical CenterLDH (lactate dehydrogenase) testFacility fee only$9.61
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist HealthCare, Inc. d.b.a Adventist HealthC price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UM Capital Region Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.58
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.