AFP test cost in Houston, TX — inpatient
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, 43 hospitals list a cash price for alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test as an inpatient: from $11.00 to $186.45, with a median of $41.52. The lowest listed price is at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital and 8 other hospitals — $30.52 less than the median here. Across Texas, the median is $122.38 at 292 hospitals.
Cash prices at 43 facilities across 16 cities for code 82105, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Aug 6, 2026.
Lowest$11.00Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital + 8 more
Median$41.52half pay less
Highest$186.45in this market
Difference17.0×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
median
Lowest $11.00Highest $304.00
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital lowest Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital lowest Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital lowest Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital lowest The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital lowest Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital lowest Katy, TX HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital lowest Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital lowest Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital lowest Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC AFP SERUM | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 ALPHA FETOPROTEIN SERUM (TSP) | $16.77 | $19.00 | $9.50–$45.56 | 12% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 ALPHA FETOPROTEIN SERUM (TSP) | $16.77 | $19.00 | $9.50–$45.56 | 12% | — source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 AFP TUMOR MARKER | $16.77 | $51.00 | $14.09–$45.56 | 67% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 AFP TUMOR MARKER | $16.77 | $51.00 | $14.09–$45.56 | 67% | — source file |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 725-5000 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital Pearland, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Tirr Memorial Hermann Houston, TX HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center The Woodlands, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Katy, TX · (281) 392-1111 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Humble, TX · (281) 540-7700 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital Katy Katy, TX HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 242-3000 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $41.52 | $129.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Texas Medical Center) Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital Bellaire, TX HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, TX HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Bellaire) Bellaire, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Cypress) Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Upper Kirby) Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, SERUM - ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN MARKER | $50.72 | $158.50 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Community Hospital of Brazosport Lake Jackson, TX · (979) 297-4411 AFP MATERNAL | $55.76 | $159.30 | $79.65 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| The Community Hospital of Brazosport Lake Jackson, TX · (979) 297-4411 AFP TUMOR MARK | $57.70 | $164.85 | $82.43 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Elite Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX · (832) 777-6165 Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP); serum | $65.85 | $131.70 | $98.78 | 50% | — source file |
| The Community Hospital of Brazosport Lake Jackson, TX · (979) 297-4411 AFP TRIPLE TEST | $74.03 | $211.50 | $105.75 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage Houston, TX · (832) 534-5000 HC LAB AFP TUMOR MARKER | $106.40 | $304.00 | $130.72–$304.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC LAB AFP TUMOR MARKER | $106.40 | $304.00 | $130.72–$304.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center Houston, TX · (832) 355-1000 HC LAB AFP TUMOR MARKER | $106.40 | $304.00 | $136.80–$304.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Springwood Village Spring, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC LAB AFP TUMOR MARKER | $106.40 | $304.00 | $130.72–$304.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 637-7000 HC LAB AFP TUMOR MARKER | $106.40 | $304.00 | $130.72–$304.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Lakeside Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4055 HC LAB AFP TUMOR MARKER | $106.40 | $304.00 | $133.76–$304.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center Pasadena, TX · (281) 487-0700 ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $127.05 | $363.00 | $235.95–$272.25 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land Sugar Land, TX Alpha-Fetoprotein Serum | $154.00 | $154.00 | $107.80–$130.90 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston Heights Houston, TX Alpha-Fetoprotein Serum | $167.70 | $167.70 | $117.39–$142.55 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC ALPHA FETO PROTEIN - CSF | $169.51 | $253.00 | $101.20–$240.35 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC ALPHA FETO PROTEIN - CSF | $169.51 | $253.00 | $101.20–$240.35 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC ALPHA FETO PROTEIN - CSF | $169.51 | $253.00 | $101.20–$240.35 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC ALPHA FETO PROTEIN | $170.85 | $255.00 | $102.00–$242.25 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC ALPHA FETO PROTEIN | $170.85 | $255.00 | $102.00–$242.25 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC ALPHA FETO PROTEIN | $170.85 | $255.00 | $102.00–$242.25 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake Webster, TX Alpha-Fetoprotein Serum | $186.45 | $186.45 | $12.75–$167.81 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $230.50 | $461.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Katy, TX HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC ALPHA FETO-PROTEIN | $304.00 | $608.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $11.00, median $41.52, highest $186.45 — a 17.0× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 61 facilities here, median $50.72 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At 12 of 15 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 9 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
An AFP test measures a protein made by the liver and by a developing baby. In adults it is used to watch for liver cancer in people with cirrhosis and to follow some testicular cancers.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.