Lab tests
Prion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC) cost in Kentucky
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 Kentucky
From 28 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $519 (most listed prices $198–$1,586).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- $233
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $260
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UK Chandler Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth HospitalPrion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC)Facility fee only$350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $369
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $430
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lourdes Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $430
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Marcum Wallace Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $437
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $437
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $437
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Northeast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $437
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - $437
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - South Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $541
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: King's Daughters Medical Center price file · checked Oct 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.