Lab tests
Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19 cost in Texas
Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19 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 Texas
From 166 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $631 (most listed prices $210–$1,680).
Cheapest in Texas
- Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$37.71
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$37.71
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Williamson (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$39.15
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Williamson (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$40.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension S price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$40.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Southwest (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$40.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Southwest (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$40.68
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Tex price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $59.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Houston Clear Lake price file · checked Oct 2026 - $59.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HCA Houston Mainland price file · checked Oct 2026 - Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton)Respiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$60.03
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsRespiratory panel PCR, 22 targets including COVID-19Facility fee only$131
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights price file · checked Oct 2026 - $148
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huntsville Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 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.