Lab tests
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigen test cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 66 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $88 (most listed prices $17.97–$357).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $14.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alleghany Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial HospitalRSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigen testFacility fee only$36
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $36
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Watauga Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $40.80
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: UNC Rockingham Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UNC Health Johnston - Smithfield price file · checked Oct 2026 - Henderson County Hospital CorporationRSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigen testFacility fee only$45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Henderson County Hospital Corporation price file · checked Oct 2026 - $45.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $50.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rutherford Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chatham Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Behavioral Health CharlotteRSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigen testFacility fee only$60.93
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte 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.