Uric acid test cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for uric acid blood test as an inpatient: from $33.00 to $33.00, with a median of $33.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $88.00 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84550, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB URIC ACID BLOOD | $33.00 | $66.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $33.00, median $33.00, highest $33.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $33.00 — 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.