C. diff test cost in Olympia, WA — inpatient
In Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $95.16 to $95.16, with a median of $95.16. Across Washington, the median is $167.40 at 32 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia, WA · (360) 493-7179 HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $95.16 | $183.00 | — | 48% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $95.16, median $95.16, highest $95.16.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $95.16 — 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.