Lab tests
Prion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC) cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 55 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $519 (most listed prices $198–$1,586).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- CHP-LVHN JV, LLC d/b/a Lehigh Valley Hospital - GilbertsvillePrion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC)Facility fee only$113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHP-LVHN JV, LLC d/b/a Lehigh Valley Hospital - Gi price fil · checked Oct 2026 - CHP-LVHN JV, LLC d/b/a Lehigh Valley Hospital - MacungiePrion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC)Facility fee only$113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHP-LVHN JV, LLC d/b/a Lehigh Valley Hospital - Ma price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lehigh Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill S. Jackson StreetPrion disease test on spinal fluid (RT-QuIC)Facility fee only$113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill S. Jackson Str price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Horizon-Greenville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Jameson price file · checked Oct 2026 - $163
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Magee price file · checked Oct 2026 - $187
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Passavant-McCandless price file · checked Oct 2026 - $202
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Uniontown Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026
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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.