Rapid strep test cost in Valdez, AK — inpatient
In Valdez, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $95.94 to $95.94, with a median of $95.94. Across Alaska, the median is $95.94 at 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Valdez Valdez, AK HC IAADIADOO STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A # | $95.94 | $123.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $95.94, median $95.94, highest $95.94.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $95.94 — 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.