Lab tests
Special stain smear for parasites (e.g. malaria) cost in Colorado
Special stain smear for parasites (e.g. malaria) 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 Colorado
From 84 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $44.28 (most listed prices $8.50–$165).
Cheapest in Colorado
- $2.61
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Banner Fort Collins Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Banner North Colorado Medical CenterSpecial stain smear for parasites (e.g. malaria)Facility fee only$5.02
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Banner North Colorado Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.74
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sterling Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11.39
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12.02
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: East Morgan County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12.62
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCHealth University of Colorado HospitalSpecial stain smear for parasites (e.g. malaria)Facility fee only$13.23
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Broomfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Grandview Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community HospitalSpecial stain smear for parasites (e.g. malaria)Facility fee only$15.12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Kit Carson County Memorial HospitalSpecial stain smear for parasites (e.g. malaria)Facility fee only$17.01
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kit Carson County 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.