H. pylori blood test cost in Columbia, SC — inpatient
In Columbia, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for H. pylori antibody blood test as an inpatient: from $196.00 to $196.00, with a median of $196.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $136.02 at 28 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86677, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC · (803) 791-2000 Hc Helicobacter Pylori | $196.00 | $196.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $196.00, median $196.00, highest $196.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $196.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This blood test looks for antibodies to H. pylori, the stomach bacteria behind most ulcers. It shows exposure but cannot tell a current infection from a past one.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.