C. diff test cost in Staunton, VA — inpatient
In Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $52.00 to $52.00, with a median of $52.00. Across Virginia, the median is $85.20 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Health Fishersville, VA · (540) 332-4000 Clostridium Difficile By Pcr | $52.00 | $104.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $52.00, median $52.00, highest $52.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $52.00 — 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.