Lactic acid test cost in Savannah, GA — inpatient
In Savannah, GA, 2 hospitals list a cash price for lactate (lactic acid) blood test as an inpatient: from $67.80 to $67.80, with a median of $67.80. The lowest listed price is at Candler Hospital and 1 other hospital. Across Georgia, the median is $98.61 at 88 hospitals.
Cash prices at 2 facilities for code 83605, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 21, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 1, 2025 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Savannah, GA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Hospital lowest Savannah, GA · (912) 819-5290 Lactic Acid+2 more lines at this price File of Jul 1, 2025 · source file | $67.80 | $226.00 | — | 70% |
| St Josephs Hospital - Savannah lowest Savannah, GA · (912) 819-4100 Lactic Acid+2 more lines at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $67.80 | $226.00 | — | 70% |
Inpatient: lowest $67.80, median $67.80, highest $67.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $67.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A lactic acid test measures lactate in the blood. It is used mainly in the emergency department and hospital to look for sepsis, shock or poor blood flow to tissues.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.