C. diff test cost in Celina, OH — inpatient
In Celina, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $263.43 to $263.43, with a median of $263.43. Across Ohio, the median is $130.00 at 111 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Coldwater, OH · (419) 678-4843 Hc So C Diff Amplified Probe | $263.43 | $263.43 | — | — | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $263.43, median $263.43, highest $263.43.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $263.43 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This stool test looks for the toxin gene of Clostridioides difficile, a cause of severe diarrhea, often after antibiotics or a hospital stay.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the stool test; the collection kit is often included.