Lab tests
Red blood cell count, automated cost in Washington
Red blood cell count, automated 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 Washington
From 66 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $18 (most listed prices $3.50–$59).
Cheapest in Washington
- $1.49
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: TriState Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Deaconess Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Overlake Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MultiCare Allenmore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Auburn Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Covington Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Mount Carmel Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center 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.