Hepatitis B immunity test cost in Salinas, CA
In Salinas, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) test, immunity check: from $8.00 to $8.00, with a median of $8.00. Across California, the median is $53.11 at 93 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86706, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 14, 2026 and Aug 14, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Monterey Salinas, CA · (831) 755-4111 Hepatitis B surface antibody measurement | $8.00 | $8.00 | $4.40–$13.43 | — | Aug 14, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $8.00, median $8.00, highest $8.00.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is 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
The hepatitis B surface antibody test shows immunity to hepatitis B, from vaccination or a past infection. Schools and employers in health care often ask for it as proof of immunity.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.