Stool blood test (FOBT) cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 32 hospitals publish a cash price for stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT): from $6.38 to $62.40, with a median of $35.29. The lowest price is at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital (Grand Rapids) and 1 other hospital. The highest price is 9.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 82270. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$6.38Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital + 1 more
Median$35.29half pay less
Highest$62.40in Minnesota
Lowest saves$28.91vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital lowest Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $6.38 | $15.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services lowest Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $6.38 | $15.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Blood Occult,by Peroxid,Feces,Single, Colorectal Screen | $8.58 | $33.00 | — source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes, MN OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $12.20 | $19.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Fac Test of Stool to Detect Blood | $21.76 | $40.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center Luverne · Sioux Falls, SD-MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $27.20 | $34.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Wabasha · Rochester, MN BLOOD, OCCULT, BY PEROXIDASE ACTIVITY; FECES (HEMOCCULT SLIDE) | $30.45 | $50.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Fac Test of Stool to Detect Blood | $32.92 | $40.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Ada Ada · Ada, MN OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $33.99 | $46.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $33.99 | $46.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $33.99 | $46.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $33.99 | $46.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $33.99 | $46.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $33.99 | $46.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN OCCULT BLOOD FECES | $33.99 | $46.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $35.29 | $88.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $35.29 | $88.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $35.29 | $88.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $35.29 | $88.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $35.29 | $88.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $35.29 | $88.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Outpatient Services | $35.29 | $88.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Occult Blood, Feces | $36.26 | $98.00 | — source file |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC OCCULT BLOOD GUAIAC STOOL (1-3 SPEC) | $37.40 | $88.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI OCCULT BLOOD STOOL | $38.00 | $38.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Wheaton Wheaton · Wheaton, MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $47.20 | $59.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Jackson Hospital Jackson · Jackson, MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $50.40 | $63.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center Canby · Canby, MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $52.80 | $66.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital Tracy · Marshall, MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $53.60 | $67.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital Westbrook · Westbrook, MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $53.60 | $67.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $62.40 | $78.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN BLOOD OCCULT PEROXIDASE ACTV QUAL FECES 1 DETER 82270 | $62.40 | $78.00 | Mar 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 11 | $8.58 | $35.29 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 4 | $6.38 | $27.88 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $6.38 | $20.18 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $33.99 | $33.99 |
| Canby, MN | 1 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 1 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $33.99 | $33.99 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $33.99 | $33.99 |
| Jackson, MN | 1 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Marshall, MN | 1 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $30.45 | $30.45 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $33.99 | $33.99 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $32.92 | $32.92 |
| Westbrook, MN | 1 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Wheaton, MN | 1 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
What it is
This stool test looks for hidden blood using a chemical reaction, as a screening test for colon cancer. It uses samples from three bowel movements.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the kit and testing the samples.
Stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT) in other states
- Alabama$18.98
- Alaska$52.26
- Arizona$8.03
- Arkansas$22.60
- California$39.00
- Colorado$25.35
- Connecticut$13.75
- Delaware$34.28
- Florida$49.55
- Georgia$37.05
- Hawaii$22.20
- Idaho$19.00
- Illinois$17.50
- Indiana$36.75
- Iowa$27.72
- Kansas$47.45
- Kentucky$40.76
- Louisiana$11.32
- Maine$15.60
- Maryland$14.69
- Massachusetts$14.32
- Michigan$17.00
- Mississippi$18.60
- Missouri$26.25
- Montana$14.40
- Nebraska$21.83
- Nevada$11.33
- New Hampshire$24.79
- New Jersey$5.04
- New Mexico$61.46
- New York$13.00
- North Carolina$26.50
- North Dakota$24.78
- Ohio$24.70
- Oklahoma$24.85
- Oregon$30.00
- Pennsylvania$20.40
- Puerto Rico$7.00
- Rhode Island$28.00
- South Carolina$56.55
- South Dakota$38.40
- Tennessee$9.90
- Texas$38.42
- Utah$17.36
- Vermont$20.15
- Virginia$23.00
- Washington$22.81
- West Virginia$15.50
- Wisconsin$18.02
- Wyoming$9.31
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.