AST liver test cost in Bunkie, LA — inpatient
In Bunkie, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test as an inpatient: from $86.00 to $86.00, with a median of $86.00. Across Louisiana, the median is $32.98 at 28 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84450, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Service District No 1 Parish of Avoyelles State of Louisiana Bunkie, LA SGOT | $86.00 | $86.00 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $86.00, median $86.00, highest $86.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $86.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
AST is an enzyme found in the liver, muscles and heart. It is measured together with ALT to look for liver injury, and the ratio between them gives clues to the cause.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.