C. diff test cost in Dover, DE
In Dover, DE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR): from $409.92 to $409.92, with a median of $409.92. Across Delaware, the median is $409.92 at 6 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE · (302) 744-7001 Hc C Diff Amplified Probe | $409.92 | $488.00 | — | 16% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $409.92, median $409.92, highest $409.92.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $409.92. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.