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LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test cost in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

$26.27Typical
$7.91 – $72.14Most listed prices

From 109 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $34.81 (most listed prices $6.68–$113).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. Universal Behavioral Health Hospital Inc
    Hospital · Hammond, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $2.64

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Universal Behavioral Health Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
    Hospital · Crowley, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $3.91

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Acadia General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Abbeville General Hospital
    Hospital · Abbeville, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $4.15

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Abbeville General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
    Hospital · Kenner, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $4.76

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $4.94

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Glenwood Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · West Monroe, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $5.92

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Springhill Medical Center
    Hospital · Springhill, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $6.16

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Springhill Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
    Hospital · Breaux Bridge, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $7.20

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner St. Martin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Ochsner St. Mary
    Hospital · Morgan City, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $7.20

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner St. Mary price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $7.25

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  11. Ochsner American Legion Hospital
    Hospital · Jennings, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $7.82

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner American Legion Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · Jefferson, LA
    LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test
    Facility fee only
    $7.92

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026

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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.