Hepatitis B core antibody cost in Monroe, LA — inpatient
In Monroe, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis B core antibody test (total) as an inpatient: from $41.63 to $41.63, with a median of $41.63. Across Louisiana, the median is $28.38 at 53 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86704, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe, LA · (318) 388-7000 HC HBCAB | $41.63 | $181.00 | — | 77% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $41.63, median $41.63, highest $41.63.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 6 facilities here, median $41.15 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A hepatitis B core antibody test shows whether a person has ever been infected with hepatitis B. It is part of hepatitis B screening together with the surface antigen and surface antibody tests.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.