Rapid strep test cost in Lewiston, ME — inpatient
In Lewiston-Auburn, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $52.44 to $52.44, with a median of $52.44. Across Maine, the median is $36.00 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME · (207) 777-8100 HC BETA STREP SCREEN | $52.44 | $138.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $52.44, median $52.44, highest $52.44.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $34.22 — 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.