CRP blood test cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test, standard (not high-sensitivity) as an inpatient: from $96.29 to $96.29, with a median of $96.29. Across North Carolina, the median is $77.50 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86140, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 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 Columbus, NC.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk lowest Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC CRP (C-REACTIVE PROTEIN) INFLAMMATORY | $96.29 | $96.29 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC C REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVEL MG/L INFLAMMATORY | $96.30 | $96.30 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $96.29, median $96.29, highest $96.29.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $96.29 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A CRP test measures C-reactive protein, which the liver makes when there is inflammation in the body. It is used to look for infection or inflammatory conditions and to follow how they respond to treatment.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the CRP test only. The blood draw is often billed separately.