Lab tests
Liquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal) cost in California
Liquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal) 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 California
From 266 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $125 (most listed prices $38.10–$313).
Cheapest in California
- $4.46Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $7.26
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.14
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalLiquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal)Facility fee only$9.14
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalLiquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal)Facility fee only$9.14
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.32
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.89
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCI Health - Lakewood price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiLiquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal)Facility fee only$9.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy San Juan Medical CenterLiquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal)Facility fee only$11.71
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Woodland Memorial HospitalLiquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal)Facility fee only$11.71
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospitalLiquid-based cell test of specimen (not cervical/vaginal)Facility fee only$11.97
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.