C. diff test cost in Manchester, CT — inpatient
In Manchester, CT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $171.33 to $171.33, with a median of $171.33. Across Connecticut, the median is $146.48 at 18 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial Hospital Manchester, CT · (860) 647-4780 C DIFFICILE AMP PROBE | $171.33 | $171.33 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $171.33, median $171.33, highest $171.33.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $171.33 — 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.