Lab tests

Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate cost in Louisiana

Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Louisiana

$26Typical
$8.70 – $87.20Most listed prices

From 91 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $39 (most listed prices $10.63–$133).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. East Jefferson General Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $3.36

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

  2. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $3.84

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  3. $5.88

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  4. $6.09

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
    Hospital · Crowley, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $6.67

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  6. Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main Campus
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $6.72

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  7. Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $7.14

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  8. Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $7.54

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
    Hospital · Breaux Bridge, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $8.70

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  10. Ochsner American Legion Hospital
    Hospital · Jennings, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $9.18

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  11. Glenwood Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · West Monroe, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $9.25

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Springhill Medical Center
    Hospital · Springhill, LA
    Stool culture for additional bacteria, per plate
    Facility fee only
    $9.63

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

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Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

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.