Lab tests
Meningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targets cost in Tennessee
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 Tennessee
From 74 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $688 (most listed prices $278–$1,863).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- $143
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Horizon Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - Stonecrest Medical CenterMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$144
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stonecrest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Erlanger Bledsoe HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$193
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - The University of Tennessee Medical CenterMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$198
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The University of Tennessee Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Thomas HickmanMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$198
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman price file · checked Oct 2026 - Southern Hills Medical CenterMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$235
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southern Hills Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $261
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Skyline Madison Campus price file · checked Sep 2026 - Vanderbilt Clarksville HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$273
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lauderdale Community HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$277
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lauderdale Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Prisma Health Blount Memorial HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$311
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - 62-1138045 BMH Union CityMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$338
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: 62-1138045 BMH Union City price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jackson-Madison County General HospitalMeningitis/encephalitis pathogen panel (PCR), 12–25 targetsFacility fee only$342
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jackson-Madison County General 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.