Rapid strep test cost in Wilmington, OH — inpatient
In Wilmington, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $38.00 to $38.00, with a median of $38.00. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington, OH · (937) 382-9335 STREP DIR OPT OBS | $38.00 | $76.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $38.00, median $38.00, highest $38.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $38.00 — 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.