Lab tests
Rapid strep test cost in Pennsylvania
Rapid strep test 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 129 hospital and 11 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $50.35 (most listed prices $16.80–$162).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
Total price
Rapid strep test
The facility fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Pennsylvania, from 138 providers. Most listed prices: $19.01–$148.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $8
- Temple University Student Health Services$10Hospital · PhiladelphiaAs quoted; may not include every part
- $11.50
- $8est. $8 total
Discounted laboratory testing prices are available only to patients with no insurance coverage.
Source: peacefulbalancehealthcare.com · checked Oct 2026 - $8est. $8 total
Discounted laboratory testing prices are available only to patients with no insurance coverage.
Source: peacefulbalancehealthcare.com · checked Oct 2026 - Peaceful Balance Health & WellnessRapid Strep Test - Gold Tier · Rapid strep testAsk what's included$12est. $8 total
Non-covered testing; requires Gold membership at $75/month plus $150 one-time enrollment. Discounted laboratory testing is available only to uninsured patients.
Source: peacefulbalancehealthcare.com · checked Oct 2026 - $10est. $10 total
Additional charge not covered by the University Services Fee. Provider visits are covered by that fee, paid through tuition.
Source: studenthealth.temple.edu · checked Oct 2026 - $11Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $11Source: Forbes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $11.50Source: Allegheny Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $11.50Source: Grove City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $11.50est. $11.50 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoenixville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12Source: Allegheny General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $12.41est. $12.41 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12.96est. $12.96 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Beaver 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.