Folate test cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for folate (folic acid) blood test as an inpatient: from $210.60 to $210.60, with a median of $210.60. 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 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Assay of Folic Acid Serum | $210.60 | $351.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $210.60, median $210.60, highest $210.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $170.96 — 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.