C. diff test cost in McAllen, TX
In McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR): from $105.34 to $105.34, with a median of $105.34. Across Texas, the median is $209.30 at 100 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 Oct 6, 2025 and Oct 6, 2025.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driscoll Children’s Hospital Edinburg, TX · (361) 694-5041 Toxicgenic C Diff Pcr | $105.34 | $526.70 | $31.31–$165.82 | 80% | Oct 6, 2025 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $105.34, median $105.34, highest $105.34.
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
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.