Rheumatoid factor test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 12 hospitals publish a cash price for rheumatoid factor (RF) test: from $8.82 to $85.86, with a median of $20.07. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 9.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 86431. 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 Ej Ref Lab Rheumatoid Factor | $8.82 | $63.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Rheumatoid Factor | $8.82 | $63.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Ej Ref Lab Rheumatoid Factor | $8.82 | $63.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Rheumatoid Factor | $8.82 | $63.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Rheumatoid Factor | $10.08 | $63.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Rheumatoid Factor Quant | $13.42 | $61.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA RHEUMATOID FACTOR LEVEL | $26.72 | $44.53 | — source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 86431 RHEUMATOID FACTOR, QUANT | $33.28 | $128.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA RA TEST | $42.00 | $105.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Rheumatoid Factor Level | $50.88 | $318.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Rheumatoid Factor Quant | $51.94 | $371.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Rheumatoid Factor Level | $85.86 | $318.00 | Jun 24, 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 | $8.82 | $11.75 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $33.28 | $33.28 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $26.72 | $26.72 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $8.82 | $8.82 |
What it is
Rheumatoid factor is an antibody found in many people with rheumatoid arthritis. The test is part of the workup for joint pain and swelling.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
Rheumatoid factor (RF) test in other states
- Alabama$118.75
- Alaska$44.46
- Arizona$10.50
- Arkansas$41.89
- California$13.20
- Colorado$26.20
- Connecticut$38.53
- Delaware$54.98
- Florida$19.29
- Georgia$79.56
- Hawaii$18.60
- Idaho$13.84
- Illinois$37.50
- Indiana$33.60
- Iowa$41.78
- Kansas$26.48
- Kentucky$119.25
- Maine$32.20
- Maryland$27.44
- Massachusetts$23.92
- Michigan$35.28
- Minnesota$40.55
- Mississippi$39.16
- Missouri$36.04
- Montana$36.80
- Nebraska$37.22
- Nevada$10.37
- New Hampshire$30.81
- New Jersey$6.52
- New Mexico$29.20
- New York$25.63
- North Carolina$67.50
- North Dakota$23.36
- Ohio$31.85
- Oklahoma$28.68
- Oregon$40.30
- Pennsylvania$39.20
- Rhode Island$45.00
- South Carolina$80.00
- South Dakota$43.10
- Tennessee$18.81
- Texas$20.70
- Utah$71.26
- Vermont$60.43
- Virginia$16.35
- Washington$31.95
- West Virginia$36.50
- Wisconsin$57.50
- Wyoming$21.29
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.