DHEA-S test cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test as an inpatient: from $129.60 to $129.60, with a median of $129.60. Across Kentucky, the median is $278.51 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82627, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Paducah, KY-IL.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital lowest Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC So Dhea Sulfate | $129.60 | $216.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate | $150.00 | $250.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $129.60, median $129.60, highest $129.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $195.96 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
DHEA-S is an androgen made by the adrenal glands. It is tested for excess hair growth, acne, irregular periods, early puberty and suspected adrenal problems.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.