Lab tests
Tissue prep for molecular testing, each specimen cost in Virginia
Tissue prep for molecular testing, each specimen 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 26 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $62 (most listed prices $10.80–$368).
Cheapest in Virginia
- $9
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara RMH Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hospital for Extended Recovery price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara CarePlex Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Leigh Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sentara Northern Virginia Medical CenterTissue prep for molecular testing, each specimenFacility fee only$10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Obici Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Princess Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalTissue prep for molecular testing, each specimenFacility fee only$10.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.16
Doctor fees are billed separately. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Bedford Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital 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.