Lab tests
LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test cost in Omaha, NE
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 Nebraska
From 80 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Nebraska.
Nationwide typical: $34.81 (most listed prices $6.68–$113).
Cheapest in Omaha, NE
- $9.31
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bellevue Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nebraska Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Jennie Edmundson price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16.92
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Methodist Women's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $48.80Source: Boys Town National Research Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $50.22
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan MercyLDH (lactate dehydrogenase) testFacility fee only$50.82
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - B price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $50.82
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: CHI Health Immanuel price file · checked Oct 2026 - $50.82
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: OrthoNebraska price file · checked Oct 2026 - $72.99
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Madonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital Omaha 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.