Rapid strep test cost in Tiffin, OH — inpatient
In Tiffin, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $113.40 to $113.40, with a median of $113.40. Across Ohio, the median is $57.20 at 92 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital Tiffin, OH · (419) 455-7000 HC Iaadiadoo Streptococcus Group A | $113.40 | $189.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $113.40, median $113.40, highest $113.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $83.40 — 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.