Lab tests
Red blood cell volume test (nuclear medicine), single sample cost in California
Red blood cell volume test (nuclear medicine), single sample is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 41 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $546 (most listed prices $139–$3,136).
Cheapest in California
- Adventist Health Mendocino CoastRed blood cell volume test (nuclear medicine), single sampleScan only$24.42
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterRed blood cell volume test (nuclear medicine), single sampleScan only$43.46
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $189
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $212
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterRed blood cell volume test (nuclear medicine), single sampleScan only$447
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $511
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $514
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Greater El Monte Community HospitalRed blood cell volume test (nuclear medicine), single sampleScan only$546
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Greater El Monte Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $608
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $847
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Madera Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,685
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Coast Plaza Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Hospital of Huntington ParkRed blood cell volume test (nuclear medicine), single sampleScan only$1,685
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Huntington Park price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.