Rapid strep test cost in Celina, OH — inpatient
In Celina, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $78.78 to $78.78, with a median of $78.78. Across Ohio, the median is $57.20 at 105 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, 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 Cch Strep A Assay W/ Optic | $78.78 | $78.78 | — | — | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $78.78, median $78.78, highest $78.78.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $78.78 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A rapid strep test checks a throat swab for group A strep bacteria, the cause of strep throat, and gives a result in minutes. It helps the clinician decide whether antibiotics are needed.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the rapid test only. The visit is billed separately, and a backup throat culture, if done, has its own charge.