AST liver test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test: from $11.48 to $109.60, with a median of $21.84. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 9.5× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 84450. 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 Arup Ast/Sgot | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Ast/Sgot | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Arup Ast/Sgot | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Ast/Sgot | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Liver Enzyme (Sgot) Level | $15.18 | $69.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA TRANSFERASE (AST) (SGOT) | $19.54 | $32.57 | — source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 84450 TRANSFERASE (AST) (SGOT) | $21.84 | $84.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Ast/Sgot | $23.36 | $146.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Ast/Sgot | $32.76 | $234.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA SGOT (AST) | $33.20 | $83.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Liver Enzyme (Sgot) Level | $37.28 | $233.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Liver Enzyme (Sgot) Level | $69.12 | $256.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| LaSalle Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Olla · Olla, LA AST (SGOT) P5P LC | $109.60 | $137.00 | 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 | $11.48 | $19.27 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $19.54 | $19.54 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $11.48 | $11.48 |
What it is
AST is an enzyme found in the liver, muscles and heart. It is measured together with ALT to look for liver injury, and the ratio between them gives clues to the cause.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test in other states
- Alabama$114.25
- Alaska$15.81
- Arizona$14.40
- Arkansas$29.25
- California$45.36
- Colorado$32.48
- Connecticut$22.91
- Delaware$84.00
- Florida$34.95
- Georgia$31.50
- Hawaii$31.20
- Idaho$23.00
- Illinois$33.65
- Indiana$27.75
- Iowa$35.75
- Kansas$31.85
- Kentucky$66.42
- Maine$28.12
- Maryland$6.26
- Massachusetts$26.00
- Michigan$19.93
- Minnesota$38.13
- Mississippi$34.23
- Missouri$33.48
- Montana$35.20
- Nebraska$45.36
- Nevada$36.95
- New Hampshire$36.56
- New Jersey$5.96
- New Mexico$65.28
- New York$22.08
- North Carolina$43.40
- North Dakota$40.44
- Ohio$23.70
- Oklahoma$37.93
- Oregon$26.00
- Pennsylvania$36.30
- Puerto Rico$8.00
- Rhode Island$34.00
- South Carolina$42.50
- South Dakota$44.00
- Tennessee$16.28
- Texas$45.00
- Utah$66.11
- Vermont$63.00
- Virginia$9.60
- Washington$35.10
- West Virginia$34.00
- Wisconsin$47.45
- Wyoming$24.00
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.