Lipid panel cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 61 hospitals publish a cash price for cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel) blood test: from $8.37 to $301.12, with a median of $49.16. The lowest price is at St Charles Parish Hospital (Luling). The highest price is 36.0× the lowest.
- The median here, $49.16, is 42% below the US median of $85.00.
- That is 3.7× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($13.39).
- Louisiana ranks 4th of 51 states by median, cheapest first.
- 6 of 61 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 80061. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Oct 31, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$8.37St Charles Parish Hospital
Median$49.16half of hospitals charge less
Highest$301.12in Louisiana
Lowest saves$40.79vs the median
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Parish Hospital lowest Luling · New Orleans-Metairie, LA HC NMR LIPIDS | $8.37 | $31.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Kenner · New Orleans-Metairie, LA HC NMR LIPIDS | $8.68 | $31.00 | Sep 16, 2026 source file |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette · New Orleans-Metairie, LA HC NMR LIPIDS | $9.92 | $31.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center - HSA West Monroe · Monroe, LA LIPID PANEL | $13.12 | $270.43 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner St Mary Morgan City · Baton Rouge, LA HC NMR LIPIDS | $13.60 | $68.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Springhill Medical Center Springhill · Minden, LA LIPID PANEL | $13.66 | $40.17 | Mar 22, 2026 source file |
| Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Houma · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA HC NMR LIPIDS | $14.57 | $31.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $14.74 | $67.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings · Lake Charles, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $15.30 | $45.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sterling Surgical Hospital Slidell · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA 80061 - LIPID PANEL | $15.67 | $338.26 | Aug 11, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA HC NMR LIPIDS | $17.94 | $69.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center Shreveport · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA HC NMR LIPIDS | $19.32 | $69.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics Lafayette · Lafayette, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $19.76 | $76.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $20.48 | $64.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 80061 LIPID PANEL | $21.06 | $81.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Lafayette General Medical Center Lafayette · Lafayette, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $25.83 | $123.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sabine Medical Center Many · Many, LA LIPID PANEL | $27.00 | $90.00 | Jun 19, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Lipid Panel | $27.94 | $127.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner St Anne General Hospital Raceland · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $28.16 | $64.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Allen Parish Hospital Kinder · Kinder, LA LIPID PANEL | $30.00 | $50.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center Shreveport · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Lipid Prof Cascade W/Reflex-Lc | $32.14 | $40.17 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Fairway Medical Center Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Lipid Panel LC | $33.48 | $338.00 | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner St. Martin Hospital Breaux Bridge · Lafayette, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $39.30 | $131.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi Delhi · Monroe, LA Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | $39.65 | $61.00 | Oct 27, 2026 source file |
| Acadia General Hospital Crowley · Lafayette, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $40.71 | $177.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro · Winnsboro, LA LIPID SURVEY | $40.80 | $68.00 | May 21, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe · Monroe, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $41.17 | $179.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital Kaplan · Lafayette, LA HC LIPID PROFILE | $44.55 | $99.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Monroe Surgical Hospital Monroe · Monroe, LA M-LIPID PANEL | $45.20 | $60.26 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Blood Test Lipids (Cholesterol and Triglycerides) | $45.60 | $285.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA BLOOD TEST; LIPIDS (CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES) | $49.16 | $81.94 | Feb 24, 2026 source file |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center Bernice · Monroe, LA LIPID PANEL | $51.00 | $102.00 | Aug 26, 2026 source file |
| Morehouse General Hospital Bastrop · Monroe, LA LIPID PANEL | $53.60 | $67.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Byrd Regional Hospital Leesville · Leesville, LA LIPID PANEL | $54.00 | $180.00 | Jun 10, 2026 source file |
| Acadia St Landry Church Point · Lafayette, LA LIPID PANEL | $60.26 | $80.34 | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Blood Test Lipids (Cholesterol and Triglycerides) | $69.02 | $493.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Blood Test Lipids (Cholesterol and Triglycerides) | $69.02 | $493.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Blood Test Lipids (Cholesterol and Triglycerides) | $69.02 | $493.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Lipid Panel | $69.02 | $493.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Feliciana Parish Hospital St Francisville · Baton Rouge, LA LIPID PANEL | $70.67 | $117.79 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Minden Medical Center Minden · Minden, LA LIPID PANEL | $72.60 | $242.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Bayou Bend Health System Franklin · Morgan City, LA Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | $78.40 | $112.00 | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| Madison Parish Hospital Tallulah · Tallulah, LA LIPID PROFILE | $79.11 | $158.22 | May 19, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA LIPID PANEL | $80.00 | $200.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA LCMC LIPID PROFILE | $80.76 | $229.00 | Aug 17, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Blood Test Lipids (Cholesterol and Triglycerides) | $83.97 | $311.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Blood Test Lipids (Cholesterol and Triglycerides) | $84.00 | $525.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Lasalle General Hospital Jena · Jena, LA LIPID PANEL | $94.80 | $158.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria · Alexandria, LA LIPID PANEL | $98.00 | $98.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Bunkie General Hospital Bunkie · Bunkie, LA NMR LIPO PROFILE W/LIPIDS | $98.34 | $98.34 | Mar 16, 2026 source file |
| Surgical Specialty Center Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA LIPID PANEL | $105.75 | $141.00 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Blood Test Lipids (Cholesterol and Triglycerides) | $105.84 | $756.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| St Helena Parish Hospital Greensburg · Baton Rouge, LA LIPID PANEL | $114.66 | $114.66 | Jun 18, 2026 source file |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Lake Charles · Lake Charles, LA Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | $115.83 | $193.05 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Acadian Medical Center Eunice · Lafayette, LA LIPID PANEL | $117.15 | $390.50 | Jun 9, 2026 source file |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA LIPID PANEL | $122.26 | $174.65 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Jackson Parish Hospital Jonesboro · Jonesboro, LA Lipid Profile FSI | $138.00 | $138.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA Lipid Panel | $170.40 | $213.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lady of the Sea General Hospital Cut Off · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA LIPID PROFILE | $180.25 | $180.25 | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| Louisiana Extended Care of Natchitoches Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA LIPID PANEL | $210.00 | $210.00 | Oct 25, 2026 source file |
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center Ruston · Ruston, LA LIPID PANEL | $301.12 | $547.50 | Jun 19, 2026 source file |
Hospital The hospital that published the price, its city and the line exactly as written in its price file.
Cash price The hospital's own price for a patient paying without insurance (“discounted cash” in its price file). Hospitals must publish it under federal law, 45 CFR 180.50. Call to confirm it before booking. More
List price The hospital's full chargemaster price (“gross charge”) before any discount. Almost nobody pays it; the gap to the cash price shows what the self-pay discount is worth. More
File date When the hospital last updated its price file, as the file says itself. A dash means the file gives no date.
No cash discount This line's cash price equals the hospital's full list price. Many hospitals still reduce bills for uninsured patients: ask the billing office for its self-pay discount in writing. More
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 13 | $8.37 | $69.02 |
| Lafayette, LA | 7 | $19.76 | $40.71 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 6 | $13.60 | $88.21 |
| Monroe, LA | 6 | $13.12 | $43.18 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | 3 | $14.57 | $28.16 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 3 | $17.94 | $19.32 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 3 | $15.67 | $33.48 |
| Alexandria, LA | 2 | $21.06 | $59.53 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 2 | $15.30 | $65.56 |
| Minden, LA | 2 | $13.66 | $43.13 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 2 | $80.00 | $145.00 |
| Bunkie, LA | 1 | $98.34 | $98.34 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $49.16 | $49.16 |
| Jena, LA | 1 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Jonesboro, LA | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Kinder, LA | 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Leesville, LA | 1 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Many, LA | 1 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Morgan City, LA | 1 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Ruston, LA | 1 | $301.12 | $301.12 |
| Tallulah, LA | 1 | $79.11 | $79.11 |
| Winnsboro, LA | 1 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Market A metro area (as the Census Bureau defines it) or, outside metro areas, a town. Each links to every hospital price there.
Hospitals How many hospitals publish a cash price for this code here. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price.
Lowest The lowest cash price among those hospitals.
Median The middle cash price: half of the hospitals charge less, half charge more. One price per hospital. More
What lipid panel is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Lipid panel explained.
Cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel) blood test in other states
- Alabama$52.25
- Alaska$98.53
- Arizona$39.36
- Arkansas$71.50
- California$101.40
- Colorado$123.25
- Connecticut$89.04
- Delaware$163.63
- District of Columbia$104.04, 3 hospitals
- Florida$101.27
- Georgia$75.90
- Hawaii$116.90
- Idaho$56.25
- Illinois$124.50
- Indiana$105.00
- Iowa$87.20
- Kansas$88.00
- Kentucky$114.00
- Maine$74.10
- Maryland$54.62
- Massachusetts$102.00
- Michigan$50.95
- Minnesota$94.37
- Mississippi$53.50
- Missouri$102.00
- Montana$83.30
- Nebraska$122.00
- Nevada$154.00
- New Hampshire$121.54
- New Jersey$15.40
- New Mexico$133.09
- New York$68.00
- North Carolina$84.00
- North Dakota$74.00
- Ohio$52.91
- Oklahoma$69.60
- Oregon$57.75
- Pennsylvania$89.35
- Puerto Rico$55.11
- Rhode Island$108.60
- South Carolina$93.00
- South Dakota$108.00
- Tennessee$46.00
- Texas$148.20
- Utah$168.47
- Vermont$98.00
- Virginia$85.00
- Washington$88.90
- West Virginia$62.50
- Wisconsin$89.10
- Wyoming$72.43
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.