Lab tests
Plasminogen activator blood test cost in Minnesota
Plasminogen activator blood test is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 47 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $104 (most listed prices $21.77–$350).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $19.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairview Bethesda Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Range Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28.37
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Joseph's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $30.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Francis Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterPlasminogen activator blood testDoctor fee only$31.35Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $34.04
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI LakeWood Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsPlasminogen activator blood testFacility fee only$84
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $121
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health-Virginia price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)Plasminogen activator blood testFacility fee only$129
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brain price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $133
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.