NIPT prenatal DNA test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 8 hospitals publish a cash price for prenatal cell-free DNA screen for trisomy 21, 18 and 13 (NIPT): from $134.40 to $345.62, with a median of $168.56. The lowest price is at Touro Infirmary (New Orleans). The highest price is 2.6× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 81420. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touro Infirmary lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $134.40 | $960.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $153.60 | $960.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $168.56 | $1,204.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $168.56 | $1,204.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $168.56 | $1,204.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $168.56 | $1,204.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $259.20 | $960.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Maternit21 Plus Core 451934 | $345.62 | $1,571.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
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 | 7 | $134.40 | $168.56 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $168.56 | $168.56 |
What it is
NIPT analyzes fragments of fetal DNA that circulate in the mother's blood to screen for Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and trisomies 18 and 13. It can be done from about 10 weeks of pregnancy. It is a screening test, so a positive result needs a diagnostic test to confirm.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the DNA analysis of one blood sample. The blood draw, genetic counseling and any added screens, such as sex chromosomes or microdeletions, may be billed separately.
Prenatal cell-free DNA screen for trisomy 21, 18 and 13 (NIPT) in other states
- Alabama$1,633.20
- Alaska$717.60
- Arizona$2,575.00
- Arkansas$1,337.05
- California$1,736.00
- Colorado$846.55
- Connecticut$1,566.60
- Delaware$2,429.05
- Florida$412.50
- Georgia$384.60
- Idaho$468.75
- Illinois$669.44
- Indiana$1,010.66
- Iowa$728.69
- Kansas$2,277.15
- Kentucky$1,287.72
- Maine$1,219.77
- Maryland$1,217.92
- Massachusetts$1,685.60
- Michigan$300.00
- Minnesota$1,452.88
- Missouri$1,442.87
- Montana$926.25
- Nebraska$1,678.89
- Nevada$775.95
- New Hampshire$1,437.89
- New Jersey$872.91
- New York$831.00
- North Carolina$692.75
- North Dakota$956.41
- Ohio$1,592.40
- Oklahoma$1,178.78
- Oregon$1,289.25
- Pennsylvania$2,072.20
- Rhode Island$759.00
- South Carolina$1,965.90
- Tennessee$1,020.00
- Texas$825.00
- Utah$509.02
- Vermont$1,581.58
- Virginia$796.81
- Washington$766.08
- West Virginia$800.00
- Wisconsin$1,206.81
- Wyoming$1,373.63
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.