Uric acid test cost in Monroe, LA — inpatient
In Monroe, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for uric acid blood test as an inpatient: from $15.59 to $15.59, with a median of $15.59. Across Louisiana, the median is $16.64 at 57 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84550, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe, LA · (318) 388-7000 HC URIC ACID source file | $15.59 | $67.80 | — | 77% |
Inpatient: lowest $15.59, median $15.59, highest $15.59.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 6 facilities here, median $17.18 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A uric acid test measures uric acid in the blood. It is used to diagnose and monitor gout, to look into kidney stones and to watch levels during some cancer treatments.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.