Lab tests
Tear osmolarity test (dry eye) cost in Tennessee
Tear osmolarity test (dry eye) 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 Tennessee
From 18 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $53.25 (most listed prices $22.48–$136).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- $22.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.48
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas West price file · checked Oct 2026 - $29.22
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of ChattanoogaTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chatta price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Frankl price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Memphis, a partner of Methodist HealthcareTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass HealthTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture o price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass HealthTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport, a joint vent price fil · checked Oct 2026
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.