Lab tests
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigen test cost in California
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigen 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 California
From 203 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $88 (most listed prices $17.97–$357).
Cheapest in California
- Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesRSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigen testFacility fee only$4.16
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.06
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Redding price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.13
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Elizabeth Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.14
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCI Health - Placentia Linda price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.78
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Paramount price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.83
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11.92
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Greater El Monte Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12.85
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12.99
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield 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.