C. diff test cost in Talladega, AL — inpatient
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $277.60 to $277.60, with a median of $277.60. Across Alabama, the median is $151.64 at 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega, AL · (256) 761-4542 Hc C Diff Amplified Probe | $277.60 | $277.60 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $277.60, median $277.60, highest $277.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $277.60 — 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.