Rapid strep test cost in Emporia, VA — inpatient
In Emporia, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $58.20 to $58.20, with a median of $58.20. Across Virginia, the median is $89.50 at 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA · (434) 348-4400 HC Iaadiadoo Streptococcus Group A | $58.20 | $194.00 | — | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $58.20, median $58.20, highest $58.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $58.20 — 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.