Lab tests
MTHFR gene test, common variants cost in Tennessee
MTHFR gene test, common variants 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 94 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $154 (most listed prices $55–$562).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- $33
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: 62-1138045 BMH Union City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $37.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $41.58
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $45.36
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: 62-0123940 BMH Collierville price file · checked Oct 2026 - Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - LawrenceburgMTHFR gene test, common variantsFacility fee only$47.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $52.89
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman price file · checked Oct 2026 - $55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Parkridge East Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $60.94
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60.94
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60.94
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist South Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60.94
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63.39
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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.