Rapid strep test cost in Waynesburg, PA — inpatient
In Waynesburg, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $25.62 to $25.62, with a median of $25.62. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $60.60 at 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Greene Waynesburg, PA · (724) 627-2602 RAPID STREP SCREEN | $25.62 | $42.70 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $25.62, median $25.62, highest $25.62.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $29.89 — 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.