LDH test cost in Lufkin, TX — inpatient
In Lufkin, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) blood test as an inpatient: from $164.97 to $164.97, with a median of $164.97. Across Texas, the median is $47.00 at 303 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83615, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights Medical Center Lufkin, TX · (936) 634-8311 LACTATE DEHYDROLDH | $164.97 | $611.00 | $61.10–$519.35 | 73% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $164.97, median $164.97, highest $164.97.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $109.98 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. 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 LDH test measures an enzyme found in most body tissues. A high level is a general sign of tissue damage and is used to follow some anemias, lymphomas and other cancers.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.