Western blot test cost at US hospitals
Western blot test · CPT 84181
$14.62
lowest cash price
$149.40
national median
$1,462.44
highest cash price
570
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $14.62–$1,462.44 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($187.35) → Sep 1, 2026 ($190.98)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $173.94 | $187.20 | $223.08 |
| Arizona | 19 | $14.62 | $27.84 | $496.60 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $56.44 | $184.60 | $221.16 |
| California | 56 | $27.93 | $92.96 | $153.18 |
| Colorado | 17 | $39.50 | $278.09 | $278.09 |
| Florida | 71 | $49.30 | $214.50 | $1,277.90 |
| Georgia | 25 | $29.90 | $186.03 | $186.03 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.25 |
| Illinois | 48 | $48.57 | $273.00 | $1,225.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $31.00 | $170.40 | $649.08 |
| Iowa | 16 | $48.57 | $48.57 | $177.66 |
| Kansas | 10 | $65.20 | $165.68 | $1,140.67 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $78.07 | $260.94 | $649.08 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $161.20 | $187.60 | $286.10 |
| Maryland | 2 | $97.20 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $508.80 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $184.90 | $215.71 | $232.96 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $44.10 | $94.50 | $238.97 |
| Missouri | 18 | $107.90 | $197.60 | $932.57 |
| Montana | 2 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $98.00 | $177.66 | $305.15 |
| Nevada | 1 | $83.87 | $83.87 | $83.87 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $311.25 | $311.25 | $311.25 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $17.03 | $18.73 | $18.73 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $17.03 | $17.03 | $356.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $75.00 | $278.53 | $278.53 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 60 | $68.00 | $258.05 | $935.25 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $116.35 | $226.00 | $235.78 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $70.40 | $133.20 | $357.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $772.00 | $772.00 | $772.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 37 | $14.72 | $29.70 | $272.16 |
| Texas | 113 | $32.13 | $247.50 | $1,462.44 |
| Virginia | 34 | $29.21 | $75.00 | $224.50 |
| Washington | 32 | $42.40 | $123.12 | $457.80 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $63.00 | $136.00 | $329.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $48.17 | $82.50 | $127.38 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $73.08 | $107.01 | $115.71 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $125.40 | $17.03 – $188.10 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $126.50 | $16.50 – $225.50 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $127.38 | $17.03 – $38.32 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $127.38 | $17.03 – $38.32 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $127.38 | $17.03 – $38.32 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $127.38 | $17.03 – $22.14 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $128.25 | $17.00 – $17.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $131.36 | $17.03 – $118.39 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $133.20 | $15.25 – $32.30 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $133.20 | $16.83 – $47.10 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $133.64 | $17.03 – $71.53 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $134.00 | $7.79 – $30.88 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $135.20 | $15.15 – $15.15 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $135.20 | $15.15 – $15.15 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $135.20 | $15.15 – $15.15 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $135.45 | $7.66 – $193.50 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $136.00 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $136.00 | not published |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $136.00 | $11.07 – $26.91 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $136.00 | $16.10 – $35.37 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $136.00 | $16.10 – $26.91 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $138.50 | $14.47 – $250.25 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $144.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $70.84 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $70.84 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $70.84 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $70.84 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $70.84 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $33.21 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $70.84 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $144.00 | $17.03 – $70.84 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $146.90 | $15.15 – $15.15 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $146.90 | $15.15 – $15.15 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $148.85 | $15.15 – $63.06 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $149.40 | $15.94 – $46.72 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $149.45 | $16.50 – $227.85 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $270.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $292.20 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $150.00 | $17.03 – $240.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $151.20 | $2.00 – $38.83 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $151.20 | $8.50 – $42.58 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |