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Specimen handling from office to lab cost in Texas
Compare cash prices for specimen handling from office to lab at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Texas
From 164 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $20 (most listed prices $5.91–$49).
Cheapest in Texas
- $1.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Longview Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lake Granbury Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Heights Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.31
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: DeTar Hospital Navarro price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.54
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Laredo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.64
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Navarro Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huntsville Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.40
Doctor fees are billed separately. +7 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.40
Doctor fees are billed separately. +10 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Val Verde Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Celina Medical Center price file · 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.