Blood Tests Cost - Buyer Experiences and Price Information

I went to Dr Brazelia for a free consultation for hormone and weight issues. Dr Brazelia was very holistic and knowledgeable in regards to correct nutrition and treating the whole person. She told me that my insurance would pay for the Blood Tests and I had a VERY thorough result packet with clear information, in fact each section had a green yellow or red level number indicating problem severity to normal with explanations.It included not only the numbers/levels but also genetic markers. My issue is my insurance DIDN'T Pay even though she told me it would. When she prescribed a 1 week cleanse based on the outcome of the tests and to start a diet program, which was way overpriced, I was told that my insurance didn't cover office visits and the diet things. I do not think its fair that she did the blood tests without approval from my insurance when she said it was covered. I need to work this one out with them somehow. I also agree with others here who think pricing should be up front

When I had "a full panel" done a few years ago, all I had was a $25 copay. Now, my psychiatrist wanted to figure out if some of my symptoms were caused by something else. He gave me a note and told me to take it "anywhere that does blood tests." I went to a local urgent care clinic, and after about an hour of stalling, they said they would do it, but they couldn't guarantee how it would come out on billing because none of THEIR doctors had ordered it. By then I just wanted it to be over, so I let them take my blood. A couple months later, I find out that before insurance it was $3300, so $1300 (after insurance) is such a steal, right? We're already on a fixed income. Is there actually a way to argue this down?

It takes up to a month to see if my insurance will pay anything on all my blood work. And I am not sure what tests were done.

On my first appointment with the OBGYN for my pregnancy, they told me to do a blood test on location. I went the lady said the amount due was $60 with my insurance. Then two weeks later I receive a statement asking me to pay $447.17, and it bill does not even explain in detail why it is so high. I am a college student how do they think I am gonna get all that. In my country I would only pay $100 max for that same test. I am pissed off!!

Do you believe it $2700…. clearly when medical facilities have exorbitant pricing - prices should be posted. When I go to Walmart - I see what things cost, also at Belks. Medical consumers should have the right to see pricing as well. We must give our life to register - license, medical card, list any and all people we have ever known. But we get little to NO info. So we can say no thanks - going down the road! Im new to the region and feel totally taken. BTW - I have insurance and my portion was over $800

Tests range from $16 - $205

Went to Cancer center for Blood test recommmend by family Doctor. Received bill of $12,423.00
They only took three tubes of blood why did this oc bllod test cost so much out of network or in network why such a high cost.

ive had test done before when i had insurance and te insurance payment was ussaully around $150.00 i was shocked when i got a bill for 750. they called me to see when i could pay the bill and i asked the person if they would pay 750.00 she said no i said my insurance was never billed that high and i wasnt paying that much either

my wife is Italian and my daughter has a few aliments and we decided to order a test for thalassemia A&B (not very complicated) and the bill was for $1,400 and insurance paid $799. We should have inquired more of our doctor and found a cheaper test. Buyer beware is an old slogan but it really applies.

When the tech was ready to draw the blood he hands me a Medicare form to sign indicating they would probably not pay for some of the tests. The total I would be responsible for was 488.00 and that was for 2 tests. If I didn't do the lab work
my doctor wouldn't know what to do next or what medications to continue to give me, if needed. What a dilemma and what a scam......

I am a medicare pt. and I did not sign a form to pay anything after medicare. Quest billed me $399. and sent a copy of the ABN form that I refused to sign. They wanted my driver license. I think they got my signature from that or called my Dr. Offic and got something I signed for perhaps a stress test and copied my signature fro that. I am out raged and don't know what to do.

I went to my ob/gyn, where they have an income-based sliding scale fee, because my husband and I have been trying to have a child for seven months (we are both 36 years old) My doctor said she'd like to run some routine tests and do an internal exam. This was two weeks ago. I just received my second of three bills for the blood work and so far it's $1,900 (not including her office) only for the tests. Which came back all normal levels. I am in shock. Why are we not advised of cost beforehand?

You should add this place to your list of 'places to go'. I posted as CBC test for your price comparison paragraph. They are online and national I believe. My own experience is they use quality (LabCorp is one) labs in the Detroit Metro area. No paperwork (prescriptions) needed. I routinely get my thyroid and other wellness tests done here. The only close to affordable place I've found. If they had a place like this for prescription medicine, I wouldn't need doctors at all!

lAB/CHEMISTRY $2749.45
LABORATORY 428.46
LAB/IMMUNOLOGY 407.47
LAB/HEMATOLOTY 97.17
LAB/UROLOGY 83.86
I had a ache in my back and these tests were ordered. I thought it was kidney or gall bladder pain. As it turned out I had a UTI. and a huge bill. Dr. Lynn Pittman ordered all these. First visit. Also ordered Lovaza script. Cost almost $200. I have a $4,000 Deductible private policy and am already retired. Hospital wants paid in 2 yrs. completely.

Getting ripped off by the hospital lab is frustrating and gets me angry.

Cost for hepatitis test alone was $463. I told dr I did not need that test, but she insisted. I was right. I sure don't need that bill. Other tests ranged from $40 for hemogram to $60 for metabolic panel and $80-$$132 each for various ANA and IF tests. Aetna would not pay (or apparently negotiate price with lab), so we carry it all. Might be worth it to try self pay.

I had different symptoms and my doctor suggested blood tests checking for thyroid problems. Well, the tests they did seem comprehensive, and it turned out I have hypothyroidism, anemia, and Sjogren's disease. I asked at the time how much a blood work up would cost since I have not had an employer that offers insurance in many years and I was told that they would send a bill. Boy did they send a bill, $2589.00 and it is due in 2 weeks? Seriously? Best health care in the world, huh? I cannot wait for changes to come to this ridiculous system! I don't need free health care, I just need reasonable prices, and the ability to shop around, or at least to know what I am going to be charged ahead of time so I can decide if I can afford it. I absolutely hate this. I don't want to hear from anyone about buying insurance on my own, because in my state insurance for my family would be over $2000.00/month, would only cover 80% in-network and would not cover lab tests anyway.

I had a test for mono which was negative. The bill came to $510 total of which BC/BS allowed a discount of $118.00. Balance due $392.00. The bill balance just for the test reads$397.00.
It's outrageuos. I called billing to complain over 24 hours ago but have had no call back as of yet. I'm going to at least share my opinion with a supervisor.

I have a new Doctor who had me get blood work done as a new patient. When I received the insurance statement, I almost fell out of my chair. The insurance picked up $400.00 of it, but I still have to cough up $276.00. If I had known my blood was that valuable, I would have had a tap installed and sold it years ago.

I have this test every year. Two years ago I paid just under $300 at Mid Americal Clinical Labs. Last year we got a discount (thanks to Obamacare) and I paid about $78. This year I am working in Greenfield, just east of Indianapolis and went to Hancock Regional on some bad advice from a coworker. It was $737 before the insurance discount. Same test. Every year.

I was told to get blood test to see if I was a cystic fibrosis carrier since my wife is pregnant. I had cholesterol, etc looked at since it had been a while since I had done that. Then WHAM! $1489 bill came. Cystic fibrosis test was $995 alone. What a crock! Not paying it. Others have been charged as little as $100 for that test.

FOR AN INFECTION THUR A DOCTORS OFFICE .STILL NO RELIEF AND THEY WANT ANOTHER TEST IF THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR CAR OR ANYTHING OTHER BY A DOCTOR YOU WOULDN'T BE CHARGED TILIT WAS FIXED SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM .ITS NOT ABOUT YOUR WELL BEING ITS ABOUT THE MONEY!!!!!

Tested lipids, thyroid, hormones and vitamin deficiency. My doctor is covered by my insurance but I was surprised to discover the doctor uses a lab that is not. Always ask what lab they use and check with your insurance prior to scheduling an appointment !

I was sick running a 106 degree temperture, and was taken to the hospital in Reno, Nevada (Reknown Medical Center) and my bill for blood test was $1,960.00 and the total bill was almost $6,000.00 dollars for 3 hours.

the blood draw at the PCP office was $10. blood sent to local hospital for testing - was charge $312. i have to pay $283 out of pocket. have a high deductible. hospital was in network so that accounts for the minor reduction. i was shocked!

i am 59 in good health and got screened for lipids, glucose and general chemistry. and that was after 50% reduction from insurance. why so high? If you call labcorp for a price good luck waiting for the info. why is it so hard to get transparency in pricing???

this is a sliding scale clinic. I have no insurance.

I was shocked to see the hospital charged $828 for a routine blood test. I'm 55 and healthy. Per my annual physical, the doctor ordered a standard blood test. After insurance and discount, I still owe $308! How do I complain? Shouldn't they post their prices to enable me to shop around?

I am shock when i my bill came today for $675 and i have to pay it out of my pocket, its 1200 and the insurance already pay some of it