Rapid strep test cost in Owosso, MI — inpatient
In Owosso, MI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $144.80 to $144.80, with a median of $144.80. Across Michigan, the median is $48.65 at 80 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI · (989) 723-5211 RAPID STREP A THROAT | $144.80 | $181.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $144.80, median $144.80, highest $144.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $144.80 — 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.