Folate test cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for folate (folic acid) blood test as an inpatient: from $84.54 to $84.54, with a median of $84.54. Across Kentucky, the median is $184.11 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82746, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Blood Folic Acid Serum - Folate | $84.54 | $211.35 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $84.54, median $84.54, highest $84.54.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $134.33 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A folate test measures folic acid in the blood. It is ordered for anemia with large red blood cells, usually together with a vitamin B12 test (82607).
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.