Lyme disease test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for Lyme disease antibody test: from $11.48 to $447.20, with a median of $39.60. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 39.0× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 86618. 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 Lyme Disease Antibody | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Lyme Disease Antibody | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Labcorp Lyme Disease Antibody | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Lyme Disease Antibody | $11.48 | $82.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Lyme Disease Antibody | $13.12 | $82.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Lyme Disease Ab | $34.30 | $245.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Lyme Disease Antibody | $39.60 | $180.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Lyme Disease Antibody | $50.40 | $315.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Lyme Disease Ab | $61.02 | $226.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA ANALYSIS FOR ANTIBODY BORRELIA BURGDORFERI (LYME DISEASE BACTERIA) | $66.52 | $110.86 | — source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA LYME DISEASE SCREEN | $80.80 | $202.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 86618 LYME DISEASE ANTIBODY | $292.24 | $1,124.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA Lyme IgG LC | $447.20 | $559.00 | 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 | $23.71 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $292.24 | $292.24 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $66.52 | $66.52 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $447.20 | $447.20 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $11.48 | $11.48 |
What it is
This blood test looks for antibodies to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. A positive first test is confirmed with a second test.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
Lyme disease antibody test in other states
- Alabama$160.00
- Alaska$38.22
- Arizona$22.90
- Arkansas$77.00
- California$30.80
- Colorado$42.59
- Connecticut$60.83
- Delaware$169.68
- Florida$30.42
- Georgia$79.50
- Hawaii$43.20
- Idaho$71.03
- Illinois$57.50
- Indiana$115.20
- Iowa$110.07
- Kansas$147.88
- Kentucky$197.05
- Maine$77.55
- Maryland$68.61
- Massachusetts$86.00
- Michigan$31.50
- Minnesota$54.40
- Mississippi$21.60
- Missouri$95.85
- Montana$125.98
- Nebraska$120.96
- Nevada$27.51
- New Hampshire$87.44
- New Jersey$19.58
- New Mexico$86.40
- New York$42.00
- North Carolina$86.40
- North Dakota$30.92
- Ohio$76.70
- Oklahoma$74.10
- Oregon$43.66
- Pennsylvania$93.00
- Puerto Rico$46.00
- Rhode Island$113.00
- South Carolina$64.50
- South Dakota$108.80
- Tennessee$28.65
- Texas$82.70
- Utah$156.45
- Vermont$87.80
- Virginia$63.90
- Washington$85.30
- West Virginia$27.50
- Wisconsin$69.44
- Wyoming$53.37
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.