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Whole blood for transfusion, per unit cost in California
Compare cash prices for whole blood for transfusion, per unit at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 154 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $510 (most listed prices $188–$1,553).
Cheapest in California
- $42.84
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $47.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $50.22
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $59.85
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Monterey Park Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $123
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $139
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Camarillo Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $144
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $146
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $147
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.