Lab tests
Meningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targets cost in Indiana
Meningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targets 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 Indiana
From 85 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.
Nationwide typical: $688 (most listed prices $278–$1,863).
Cheapest in Indiana
- Lutheran Downtown HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lutheran Downtown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lutheran Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Bluffton Regional Medical CenterMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bluffton Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Norton Kings Daughters HealthMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$185
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Norton Kings Daughters Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health Michigan CityMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$213
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Michigan City price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health MunsterMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$218
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Munster price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health Crown PointMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$264
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Crown Point price file · checked Oct 2026 - $276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Dyer price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health LafayetteMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$293
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Lafayette price file · checked Nov 2026 - Franciscan Health CarmelMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$295
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Carmel price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health IndianapolisMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$295
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Indianapolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health MooresvilleMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$325
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Mooresville 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.