Lab tests
Urine culture with bacteria identification, per isolate cost in North Carolina
Urine culture with bacteria identification, per isolate is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 84 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $47.28 (most listed prices $12–$160).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Catawba Valley Health SystemUrine culture with bacteria identification, per isolateFacility fee only$12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Catawba Valley Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass HealthUrine culture with bacteria identification, per isolateFacility fee only$21
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliat price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $21.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hugh Chatham Health, a facility of Wilkes Regional Medical CenterUrine culture with bacteria identification, per isolateFacility fee only$24.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Hugh Chatham Health, a facility of Wilkes Regional price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $24.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Alamance Regional Medical CenterUrine culture with bacteria identification, per isolateFacility fee only$25.84
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $25.84
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28.20
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Wayne Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial HospitalUrine culture with bacteria identification, per isolateFacility fee only$30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Watauga Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $31.20
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical CenterUrine culture with bacteria identification, per isolateFacility fee only$34
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Ce price fil · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.