Lab tests
Neurofilament light chain (NfL) blood test cost in California
Neurofilament light chain (NfL) blood test 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 California
From 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $380 (most listed prices $75–$1,615).
Cheapest in California
- $19.04
Doctor fees are billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $116
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $170
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Redding price file · checked Oct 2026 - $196
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Elizabeth Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $208
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalNeurofilament light chain (NfL) blood testFacility fee only$231
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $261
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $270
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center 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.