Lab tests
Tear osmolarity test (dry eye) cost in Virginia
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 Virginia
From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $53.25 (most listed prices $22.48–$136).
Cheapest in Virginia
- $34.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmo price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Prince William Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rehabilitation Hospital of Bristol, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass HealthTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$52.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rehabilitation Hospital of Bristol, a joint ventur price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of FredericksburgTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Freder price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern VirginiaTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northe price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of PetersburgTear osmolarity test (dry eye)Facility fee only$53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Peters price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $53.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $167
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Richmond Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $167
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Inova Alexandria Hospital price file · 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.