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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $152.36 | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $153.18 | $17.03 – $345.08 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $156.60 | $15.44 – $26.73 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $160.50 | $13.59 – $58.56 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $160.50 | $13.59 – $77.47 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $160.50 | $13.59 – $61.15 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $160.50 | $13.59 – $58.56 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $160.50 | $13.59 – $58.56 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $160.50 | $15.74 – $42.58 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $160.50 | $10.00 – $73.69 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $161.20 | $17.03 – $150.24 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $162.50 | $17.56 – $23.61 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $162.50 | $17.03 – $17.03 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $162.50 | $17.03 – $17.71 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $164.07 | $17.03 – $118.39 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $165.68 | $7.15 – $49.39 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $165.68 | $7.15 – $49.39 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $165.68 | $7.15 – $81.13 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $166.20 | $15.79 – $46.72 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $167.05 | $15.15 – $77.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $167.75 | $15.33 – $73.23 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $168.00 | $2.00 – $56.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $170.40 | $2.00 – $38.83 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $170.80 | $17.03 – $61.31 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $172.20 | $2.00 – $38.83 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $172.32 | $17.03 – $351.82 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $173.04 | $16.35 – $47.68 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $173.94 | not published |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $174.00 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $174.00 | not published |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $175.91 | $17.03 – $351.82 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $176.40 | $14.70 – $46.72 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $177.66 | $16.50 – $359.55 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $177.66 | $16.50 – $359.55 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $177.66 | $16.50 – $359.55 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $177.66 | $16.50 – $359.55 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $177.66 | $16.50 – $359.55 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $177.66 | $16.50 – $359.55 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $178.80 | $14.20 – $46.28 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $179.20 | $17.03 – $66.59 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $179.28 | $29.57 – $32.53 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $181.20 | $16.83 – $29.75 |