Lab tests
Meningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targets cost in Ohio
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 Ohio
From 120 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $688 (most listed prices $278–$1,863).
Cheapest in Ohio
- Ashtabula Regional Medical CenterMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$292
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ashtabula Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Firelands Regional Medical CenterMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$313
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Firelands Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $337
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Allen Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $340
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lorain Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - Dayton Children's HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$358
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dayton Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MetroHealth System Main CampusMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$386
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Trinity Medical Center EastMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$390
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Trinity Medical Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - Memorial Hospital of Union CountyMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$410
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Hospital of Union County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $417
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Summa Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $428
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aultman Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Elizabeth Boardman HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$442
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - St Elizabeth Youngstown HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$442
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital price file · checked Nov 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.