Lab tests
Phosphorylated tau (p-tau) test, each cost in Pennsylvania
Phosphorylated tau (p-tau) test, each 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 Pennsylvania
From 60 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $291 (most listed prices $61.15–$756).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterPhosphorylated tau (p-tau) test, eachFacility fee only$35.78
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $52.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Passavant-McCandless price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Northwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74.43
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $80.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Magee price file · checked Oct 2026 - $96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Childrens price file · checked Oct 2026 - $99
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC McKeesport price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Bedford price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Mercy price file · checked Oct 2026 - $108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Indiana Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Altoona price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Horizon-Greenville 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.