Lab tests
NRAS gene test, exons 2 and 3 cost in South Carolina
NRAS gene test, exons 2 and 3 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 South Carolina
From 35 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $444 (most listed prices $181–$1,289).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- $172
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Georgetown Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $172
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waccamaw Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $303
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Chester Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $305
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Black River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $307
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $334
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Marion Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $345
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Beaufort Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $378
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Florence Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $381
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: McLeod Health Carolina Forest price file · checked Oct 2026 - $381
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: McLeod Health Cheraw price file · checked Oct 2026 - $410
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aiken Regional Medical Centers price file · checked Oct 2026 - $439
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MUSC Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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.