Blood Culture Test cost at US hospitals
Blood culture, bacterial · CPT 87040
$8.65
lowest cash price
$146.16
national median
$1,492.00
highest cash price
921
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $8.65–$1,492.00 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$8.65
Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus — Loveland, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($143.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($128.24)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $146.16 | $214.50 | $266.76 |
| Arizona | 24 | $14.66 | $80.28 | $250.60 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $37.05 | $100.75 | $222.00 |
| California | 91 | $17.30 | $272.16 | $799.68 |
| Colorado | 14 | $8.65 | $331.45 | $331.45 |
| Florida | 60 | $76.33 | $433.13 | $1,382.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $24.57 | $171.99 | $949.68 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $161.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $38.58 | $195.00 | $739.90 |
| Indiana | 26 | $93.62 | $188.40 | $336.60 |
| Iowa | 26 | $38.58 | $112.20 | $1,364.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $74.40 | $184.60 | $652.72 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $63.88 | $128.24 | $203.40 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $120.12 | $120.12 | $120.12 |
| Maine | 7 | $92.75 | $158.35 | $399.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $12.18 | $68.00 | $296.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $61.66 | $67.49 | $149.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $46.28 | $80.04 | $133.40 |
| Missouri | 21 | $39.00 | $144.65 | $226.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $140.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $74.52 | $180.18 | $241.53 |
| Nevada | 4 | $68.50 | $371.46 | $518.24 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $10.32 | $11.35 | $124.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $183.12 | $183.12 | $183.12 |
| New York | 23 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $295.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $100.00 | $150.05 | $263.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $66.40 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $46.15 | $122.20 | $213.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $57.00 | $109.85 | $431.75 |
| Oregon | 12 | $42.50 | $120.00 | $214.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $42.40 | $73.80 | $783.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $98.40 | $236.50 | $425.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $65.60 | $98.40 | $164.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $17.94 | $34.32 | $971.00 |
| Texas | 110 | $63.00 | $239.10 | $1,492.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $17.94 | $115.00 | $771.10 |
| Washington | 32 | $35.60 | $86.39 | $388.50 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $24.00 | $136.00 | $338.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $64.35 | $80.00 | $384.36 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $13.02 | $81.14 | $91.33 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $42.50 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $43.20 | $10.32 – $47.60 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $43.20 | $10.42 – $47.60 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $45.90 | not published |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $45.97 | $8.23 – $13.31 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $46.00 | $4.89 – $18.71 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $46.00 | $4.92 – $18.71 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $46.15 | $1.10 – $63.90 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $46.15 | $5.32 – $63.90 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $46.15 | $1.11 – $63.90 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $46.15 | $0.95 – $63.90 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $46.28 | $10.32 – $19.27 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $47.00 | $7.74 – $21.88 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $47.00 | $7.74 – $21.88 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $48.00 | $4.33 – $21.67 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $49.06 | $10.22 – $23.22 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $49.82 | $5.57 – $19.61 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $51.10 | $7.78 – $33.48 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $51.20 | $10.32 – $46.08 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $51.20 | $10.32 – $68.10 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $51.52 | $7.93 – $19.61 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $52.00 | $10.53 – $17.30 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $52.00 | $10.53 – $20.64 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $52.73 | $7.78 – $33.48 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $55.47 | $10.32 – $125.13 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $55.80 | $8.98 – $20.64 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $55.80 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $55.80 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $55.80 | not published |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $56.40 | $10.20 – $44.54 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $56.56 | $5.99 – $14.24 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $57.00 | $10.22 – $80.75 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $57.00 | $9.89 – $19.07 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $57.00 | $9.89 – $19.07 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $57.00 | $9.89 – $74.67 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $57.00 | $10.20 – $19.46 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $57.00 | $9.18 – $12.90 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $57.00 | $9.89 – $80.75 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $57.50 | $10.32 – $112.01 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $57.50 | $10.32 – $92.00 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $58.68 | $10.32 – $270.00 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $59.04 | $10.32 – $270.00 |