Rapid strep test cost in Punta Gorda, FL — inpatient
In Punta Gorda, FL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $110.19 to $110.19, with a median of $110.19. Across Florida, the median is $58.30 at 58 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Port Charlotte Port Charlotte, FL · (941) 766-4122 HC STREP A RAPID SCREEN, DIRECT OPTICAL OBSERVATION | $110.19 | $110.19 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $110.19, median $110.19, highest $110.19.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $110.19 — 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.