Lab tests
Thyroxine (T4) test, newborn blood spot cost in Montana
Thyroxine (T4) test, newborn blood spot 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 Montana
From 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Montana.
Nationwide typical: $19.50 (most listed prices $6.38–$66.08).
Cheapest in Montana
- $16.13
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northeast Montana Healthcare Poplar price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16.13
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northeast Montana Healthcare Trinity price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.08
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Big Horn Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Benefis Hospitals Inc - East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sidney Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Logan Health - Whitefish price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Logan Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $21
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roundup Memorial Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $25.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cabinet Peaks Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $27.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ruby Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Billings Clinic price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Billings Clinic Broadwater 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.