Lab tests
Whooping cough antigen test (immunofluorescence) cost in North Carolina
Whooping cough antigen test (immunofluorescence) 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 North Carolina
From 30 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $52.84 (most listed prices $13–$186).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass HealthWhooping cough antigen test (immunofluorescence)Facility fee only$31.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliat price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $37.11
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Peak Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $50.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rutherford Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical CenterWhooping cough antigen test (immunofluorescence)Facility fee only$56.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Pender Medical CenterWhooping cough antigen test (immunofluorescence)Facility fee only$71.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Pender Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemWhooping cough antigen test (immunofluorescence)Facility fee only$85.33
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Columbus Regional Healthcare System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Brunswick Medical CenterWhooping cough antigen test (immunofluorescence)Facility fee only$113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $115
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Duplin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $117
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Bertie 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.