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Staph aureus DNA test (PCR) cost in Louisiana

Staph aureus DNA test (PCR) 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 Louisiana

$51.80Typical
$16.90 – $196Most listed prices

From 38 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $104 (most listed prices $35.09–$275).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. Covington Trace ER & Hospital
    Hospital · Mandeville, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $8.78

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Covington Trace ER & Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Alexandria Emergency Hospital
    Hospital · Alexandria, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $9

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  3. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
    Hospital · Crowley, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $14.26

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Acadia General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. New Orleans East Hospital
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $16.80

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. East Jefferson General Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $16.94

    Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  6. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $17.64

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  7. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $25.92

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  8. Reeves Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Bernice, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $26.50

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Reeves Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
    Hospital · Breaux Bridge, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $33.90

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner St. Martin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Glenwood Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · West Monroe, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $34.39

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Springhill Medical Center
    Hospital · Springhill, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $35.79

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Springhill Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Staph aureus DNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $36.92

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics 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.