Lab tests
Virus culture, additional identification studies, each isolate cost in South Carolina
Virus culture, additional identification studies, each isolate 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 South Carolina
From 42 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $79.80 (most listed prices $20.20–$253).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$42.19
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$42.19
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$42.19
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- MUSC Health Black River Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$55.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Black River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Lancaster Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$56
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Marion Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$56
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Marion Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Florence Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$62
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Florence Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Chester Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$73.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Chester Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Main Campus - CharlestonVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$76
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$76
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Allendale County HospitalVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$80.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Allendale County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Kershaw Medical CenterVirus culture, additional identification studies, each isolateFacility fee only$84.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center 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.