Rapid strep test cost in Morrilton, AR — inpatient
In Morrilton, AR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $9.17 to $9.17, with a median of $9.17. Across Arkansas, the median is $34.86 at 21 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 Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Hospital Association Morrilton, AR · (501) 977-2300 STREP A | $9.17 | $36.00 | — | 75% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $9.17, median $9.17, highest $9.17.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $9.17 — 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.