Blood culture cost in Alexandria, MN — inpatient
In Alexandria, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood culture for bacteria as an inpatient: from $113.68 to $113.68, with a median of $113.68. Across Minnesota, the median is $116.24 at 78 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87040, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alomere Health Alexandria, MN · (320) 762-1511 BLOOD CULTURE | $113.68 | $196.00 | — | 42% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $113.68, median $113.68, highest $113.68.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $113.68 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A blood culture checks for bacteria or yeast in the blood. It is ordered for fever with signs of a serious infection, such as sepsis.
What the price covers
The price is usually for one culture set. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.