COVID-19 PCR test cost in Celina, OH — inpatient
In Celina, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) as an inpatient: from $281.19 to $281.19, with a median of $281.19. Across Ohio, the median is $141.00 at 110 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87635, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Coldwater, OH · (419) 678-4843 Hc Sars-Cov-2 Covid-19 Amp Prb | $281.19 | $281.19 | — | — | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $281.19, median $281.19, highest $281.19.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $281.19 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is the lab (PCR or similar amplification) test for the virus that causes COVID-19. It is more sensitive than a rapid antigen test and is often required before some procedures or travel.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test on a swab sample; the collection may be billed separately.