Lab tests
Newborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified) cost in Iowa
Newborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified) 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 Iowa
From 35 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $134 (most listed prices $42.60–$365).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $92.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Newton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterNewborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified)Facility fee only$124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterNewborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified)Facility fee only$124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Waterloo Medical CenterNewborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified)Facility fee only$124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing HomeNewborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified)Facility fee only$137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home price file · checked Oct 2026 - Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon IaNewborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified)Facility fee only$142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon Ia price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Centerville Medical CenterNewborn metabolic screening panel (state-specified)Facility fee only$142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Centerville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $145
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - $145
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion 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.