Lab tests
Tissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only) cost in Louisiana
Tissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only) 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
From 84 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $67 (most listed prices $21–$210).
Cheapest in Louisiana
- $8.82
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Surgery Hospital & Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital)Tissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only)Facility fee only$10.71
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Surgery Hospital & Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital)Tissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only)Facility fee only$10.71
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026 - CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini HospitalTissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only)Facility fee only$10.92
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Thibodaux Regional Health SystemTissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only)Facility fee only$11
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Thibodaux Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Charles Surgical Hospital LLCTissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only)Facility fee only$11.23
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Charles Surgical Hospital LLC price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main CampusTissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only)Facility fee only$13.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Slidell Memorial Hospital- East CampusTissue exam by pathologist, level 1 (visual exam only)Facility fee only$14.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: fmolhs.org price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.58
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $16
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner St. Mary 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.