C. diff test cost in Cades, SC — inpatient
In Cades, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $149.00 to $149.00, with a median of $149.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $167.00 at 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Cades, SC HB C DIFF PCR | $149.00 | $298.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $149.00, median $149.00, highest $149.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $149.00 — 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.