COVID-19 PCR test cost in Dover, DE — inpatient
In Dover, DE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) as an inpatient: from $226.80 to $226.80, with a median of $226.80. Across Delaware, the median is $226.80 at 5 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87635, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE · (302) 744-7001 Hc Sars-Cov-2 Pcr | $226.80 | $270.00 | — | 16% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $226.80, median $226.80, highest $226.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $226.80 — 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.