Rapid strep test cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $62.42 to $62.42, with a median of $62.42. Across Kentucky, the median is $143.36 at 15 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Strep A Assay W/Optic - Rapid Strep A Screen | $62.42 | $156.05 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $62.42, median $62.42, highest $62.42.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $102.89 — 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.