PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total: from $36.40 to $107.20, with a median of $42.90. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 2.9× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 84153. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Psa Total | $36.40 | $260.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Psa Total | $36.40 | $260.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Labcorp Psa Screen | $36.40 | $260.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Psa Screen | $36.40 | $260.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Prostate Spec Antigen (Psa) Total | $38.36 | $274.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Psa Ultra Sensitive | $41.60 | $260.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Psa Screen | $42.90 | $195.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Psa Screen | $44.80 | $280.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Prostate Spec Antigen (Psa) Total | $56.16 | $208.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 84153 ASSAY OF PSA, TOTAL | $61.88 | $238.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA PSA (PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN) MEASUREMENT; TOTAL | $62.77 | $104.62 | — source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN | $76.80 | $192.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| LaSalle Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Olla · Olla, LA PSA Screen | $107.20 | $134.00 | Apr 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 | 8 | $36.40 | $39.98 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $61.88 | $61.88 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $62.77 | $62.77 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
What it is
The total PSA test measures prostate-specific antigen in the blood, a protein made by the prostate gland. It is used in prostate cancer screening and to monitor men after prostate cancer treatment. Levels can also rise with an enlarged or inflamed prostate.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw is often a separate charge.
PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total in other states
- Alabama$140.00
- Alaska$167.70
- Arizona$28.87
- Arkansas$62.08
- California$46.80
- Colorado$62.72
- Connecticut$81.60
- Delaware$115.08
- Florida$26.00
- Georgia$206.31
- Hawaii$51.00
- Idaho$25.65
- Illinois$88.35
- Indiana$78.79
- Iowa$79.95
- Kansas$101.73
- Kentucky$242.43
- Maine$60.70
- Maryland$54.89
- Massachusetts$78.51
- Michigan$51.32
- Minnesota$56.00
- Mississippi$87.56
- Missouri$75.25
- Montana$78.03
- Nebraska$59.15
- Nevada$75.00
- New Hampshire$60.98
- New Jersey$21.15
- New Mexico$74.80
- New York$63.80
- North Carolina$93.00
- North Dakota$33.88
- Ohio$76.70
- Oklahoma$76.96
- Oregon$69.23
- Pennsylvania$89.20
- Puerto Rico$25.60
- Rhode Island$115.00
- South Carolina$74.00
- South Dakota$89.60
- Tennessee$44.54
- Texas$37.83
- Utah$80.54
- Vermont$134.40
- Virginia$86.00
- Washington$96.85
- West Virginia$67.21
- Wisconsin$90.00
- Wyoming$37.24
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.