Lab tests
Prion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC) cost in Indiana
Prion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC) 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 Indiana
From 45 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.
Nationwide typical: $519 (most listed prices $198–$1,586).
Cheapest in Indiana
- $272
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Michigan City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $278
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Munster price file · checked Oct 2026 - $337
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Crown Point price file · checked Oct 2026 - $349
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $353
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Dyer price file · checked Oct 2026 - $361
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Lafayette price file · checked Nov 2026 - $377
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Carmel price file · checked Oct 2026 - $377
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Indianapolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $405
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Bloomington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $411
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: IU Health Arnett Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $415
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Mooresville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $443
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Crawfordsville price file · checked Nov 2026
See all prices for Prion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC)
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.