Lab tests
Pathology consult on outside material, with slide preparation cost in Minnesota
Pathology consult on outside material, with slide preparation 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 Minnesota
From 69 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $160 (most listed prices $50.76–$506).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $16.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Ridgeview Medical CenterPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationDoctor fee only$42.63Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $50.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc.Pathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationDoctor fee only$60.90Source: Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
- CHI St. Gabriel's HealthPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationFacility fee only$65.66
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Montevideo Hospital and ClinicPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationFacility fee only$67.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Montevideo Hospital and Clinic price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Hospital-RochesterPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationDoctor fee only$69.42Source: Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026
- Fairview Bethesda HospitalPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationFacility fee only$72.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairview Bethesda Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - HealthEast St. John's HospitalPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationFacility fee only$72.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HealthEast St. John's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - HealthEast Woodwinds HospitalPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationFacility fee only$72.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview Lakes Medical CenterPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationFacility fee only$72.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview Northland Medical CenterPathology consult on outside material, with slide preparationFacility fee only$72.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Pathology consult on outside material, with slide preparation
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.