C. diff test cost in Waynesburg, PA — inpatient
In Waynesburg, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $78.54 to $78.54, with a median of $78.54. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $207.60 at 63 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Greene Waynesburg, PA · (724) 627-2602 CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE, PCR | $78.54 | $130.90 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $78.54, median $78.54, highest $78.54.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $91.63 — 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.