TB blood test (IGRA) cost in Russell, KS — inpatient
In Russell, KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) as an inpatient: from $238.00 to $238.00, with a median of $238.00. Across Kansas, the median is $185.13 at 73 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86480, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Regional Hospital Russell, KS · (785) 483-3131 QUANTIFERON TB GOLD PLUS source file | $238.00 | $280.00 | $133.00 | 15% |
Inpatient: lowest $238.00, median $238.00, highest $238.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $238.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.