Lab tests
MGMT gene methylation test (brain tumor) cost in Illinois
MGMT gene methylation test (brain tumor) 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 Illinois
From 63 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $290 (most listed prices $115–$809).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $50.55Source: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
- Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center)MGMT gene methylation test (brain tumor)Facility fee only$125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center)MGMT gene methylation test (brain tumor)Facility fee only$125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $128
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026 - $136
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $158
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrisburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $158
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network)MGMT gene methylation test (brain tumor)Facility fee only$181
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of LibertyvilleMGMT gene methylation test (brain tumor)Facility fee only$290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Liber price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute price file · checked Oct 2026 - Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation InstituteMGMT gene methylation test (brain tumor)Facility fee only$290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institut price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $331
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.