TB blood test (IGRA) cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) as an inpatient: from $140.30 to $140.30, with a median of $140.30. Across Kentucky, the median is $266.40 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86480, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Tb Test, Cell Mediated Antigen Response,Gamma Interfron - Tb Test | $140.30 | $350.75 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $140.30, median $140.30, highest $140.30.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $459.40 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This blood test, known as an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA), such as QuantiFERON, checks whether the immune system reacts to tuberculosis proteins. It is used to screen for TB infection, often for work, school or immigration, and replaces the skin test for many people.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the lab test only. The blood draw is often billed separately, and a chest X-ray after a positive result has its own charge.