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Specimen handling from office to lab cost in Minnesota
Compare cash prices for specimen handling from office to lab at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 60 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $20 (most listed prices $5.91–$49).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $2.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.35
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aitkin Community Hospital Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.78
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9.78
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Range Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.82
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $15.68Source: HealthEast St. John's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $16.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Perham Hospital District dba Perham Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.82
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building) price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lakewood Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterSpecimen handling from office to labDoctor fee only$18.14Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.