Chickenpox immunity test cost in Iowa
In Iowa, 78 hospitals publish a cash price for chickenpox (varicella) immunity blood test: from $19.00 to $152.75, with a median of $64.00. The lowest price is at St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home (Carroll). The highest price is 8.0× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 86787. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 29, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$19.00St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home
Median$64.00half pay less
Highest$152.75in Iowa
Lowest saves$45.00vs the median
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home lowest Carroll · Carroll, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $19.00 | $19.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA Varicella Zoster Virus IgG | $19.80 | $66.00 | Feb 15, 2026 source file |
| Greene County Medical Center Jefferson · Jefferson, IA VZV AB IGG IGM VZGM QC/A/E/F/G/L/M/O/P/R/W/X/C1/S1/J/L1/W1/PL/G1/F1/C2/P1/V/Y/M2/D/S/SA/N | $22.40 | $40.00 | — source file |
| Boone County Hospital Boone · Ames, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $25.60 | $32.00 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Lake City · Lake City, IA MMRV PANEL L/M/W/E/J/S1/L1/C1/X/PL/O/P/G1/M2 | $26.00 | $33.00 | Oct 8, 2024 source file |
| Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Knoxville · Pella, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $26.40 | $44.00 | Jan 24, 2026 source file |
| Loring Hospital Sac City · Sac City, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $27.30 | $34.13 | — source file |
| Story County Hospital Nevada · Ames, IA MMRV PANEL L/M/W/E/J/S1/L1/C1/X/PL/O/P/G1/M2 | $28.00 | $35.00 | — source file |
| Keokuk County Health Center Sigourney · Sigourney, IA VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS IGG (SO) | $31.50 | $45.00 | — source file |
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital Grundy Center · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA VARICELLA ZOSTER IGG MVGPG Z/W1/O/J/C1/P/E/F/G/PMP/A/D/S/SA/N/T/QC/Q | $36.31 | $45.39 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center West Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Warde Varicella Zoster Antibody Igm | $39.00 | $39.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| WinnMed Decorah · Decorah, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $39.20 | $56.00 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| Floyd County Memorial Hospital Commission Charles City · Charles City, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $39.81 | $99.52 | Aug 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC Warde Varicella Zoster Antibody Igm | $42.90 | $66.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center Dewitt · Clinton, IA Varicella-Zoster V Ab IgG-Sendout | $43.20 | $72.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Allen Hospital Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell · Grinnell, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center Sioux City · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity - Bettendorf Bettendorf · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Unity Healthcare Muscatine · Muscatine, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center Anamosa · Cedar Rapids, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown · Marshalltown, IA HC AB; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $48.57 | $60.71 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Regional Medical Center Manchester · Manchester, IA VARICELLA-ZOSTER ANTIBODY | $49.60 | $62.00 | — source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Varicella Zoster Virus IgG Ab CSF - Sendout | $51.00 | $85.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital Spencer · Spencer, IA Varicella Zoster IgG | $51.75 | $69.00 | — source file |
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City · Iowa City, IA HB VARICELLA-ZOSTER AB, IGM, CSF | $52.50 | $75.00 | Mar 11, 2026 source file |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City · Iowa City, IA HB VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS ANTIBODY, IGM | $52.50 | $75.00 | Mar 11, 2026 source file |
| Lakes Regional Hospital Spirit Lake · Spirit Lake, IA | $54.15 | $57.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon · Sheldon, IA ANTIBODY VARICELLA-ZOSTER 86787 | $54.40 | $68.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Waverly Health Center Waverly · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $55.64 | $107.00 | Mar 3, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Varicella Zoster Virus IgM Ab CSF - Sendout | $55.80 | $93.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Van Buren County Hospital Keosauqua · Keosauqua, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $61.60 | $88.00 | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
| Hawarden Regional Healthcare Harwarden · Harwarden, IA VZV SCREEN | $62.02 | $72.97 | — source file |
| Manning Regional Healthcare Center Manning · Carroll, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $63.90 | $90.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Varicella-Zoster Antibody | $64.00 | $64.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center Algona · Algona, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $64.00 | $80.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA HC VARICELLA ZOSTER | $65.52 | $156.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Rawford County Memorial Hospital Denison · Denison, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $65.60 | $82.00 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| Palo Alto County Hospital Emmetsburg · Emmetsburg, IA Antibody; varicella-zoster | $66.75 | $89.00 | — source file |
| Dallas County Hospital Perry · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS IGM AB | $67.00 | $103.00 | — source file |
| Adair County Memorial Hospital Greenfield · Greenfield, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $67.50 | $90.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Mason City · Mason City, IA HC Mayo Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg CSF | $69.55 | $107.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Warde Varicella Zoster Antibody Igm | $69.55 | $107.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Clarinda Regional Health Center Clarinda · Clarinda, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $70.62 | $119.70 | Jul 13, 2026 source file |
| Madison County Memorial Hospital Winterset · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $82.40 | $103.00 | Sep 23, 2026 source file |
| Washington County Hospital Washington · Iowa City, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $82.50 | $110.00 | Sep 8, 2026 source file |
| Van Diest Medical Center Webster City · Webster City, IA Varicella Zoster Virus IgG Antibody DMCL | $84.00 | $105.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Avera Merrill Pioneer Rock Rapids · Rock Rapids, IA | $84.39 | $87.00 | — source file |
| Hancock County Health System Britt · Britt, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $86.25 | $115.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Mayo Vzgm Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg | $86.45 | $133.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic West Union · West Union, IA ANTIBODY; VARICELLA-ZOSTER | $87.32 | $147.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - New Hampton New Hampton · New Hampton, IA HC Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg | $90.35 | $139.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center Dyersville · Dubuque, IA HC Mayo Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg CSF | $90.35 | $139.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center Elkader · Elkader, IA HC Warde 3000906 Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg | $90.35 | $139.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center Newton · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg | $90.35 | $139.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center Oelwein · Oelwein, IA HC Warde 3000906 Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg | $90.35 | $139.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Virginia Gay Hospital Vinton · Cedar Rapids, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $90.40 | $113.00 | Aug 13, 2026 source file |
| Decatur County Hospital Leon · Leon, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $93.60 | $117.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital Atlantic · Atlantic, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $95.90 | $137.00 | Jun 1, 2026 source file |
| Franklin General Hospital Hampton · Hampton, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $97.20 | $108.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Orange City Municipal Hospital Orange City · Orange City, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $97.60 | $122.00 | Sep 23, 2026 source file |
| Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon Ia Waukon · Waukon, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $102.60 | $180.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Belmond Community Hospital Belmond · Belmond, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $103.20 | $172.00 | Apr 22, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa Corning · Corning, IA HC VARICELLA ZOSTER | $107.52 | $224.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley · Omaha, NE-IA HC VARICELLA ZOSTER | $109.76 | $224.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital Estherville · Estherville, IA | $117.37 | $121.00 | — source file |
| Wayne County Hospital Corydon · Corydon, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $128.00 | $128.00 | Jun 10, 2026 source file |
| Sioux Center Health Sioux Center · Sioux Center, IA | $129.98 | $134.00 | — source file |
| Hansen Family Hospital Iowa Falls · Iowa Falls, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $136.99 | $136.99 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center Centerville · Centerville, IA HC Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg | $139.00 | $139.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Monroe County Hospital Albia · Albia, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $139.80 | $233.00 | Sep 9, 2026 source file |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion Clarion · Clarion, IA Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $140.40 | $234.00 | Jun 11, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center Clinton · Clinton, IA HC Warde 3000906 Varicella Zoster Antibody Igm | $152.75 | $235.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Mayo Varicella Zoster Antibody Igg CSF | $152.75 | $235.00 | Mar 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 7 | $39.00 | $67.00 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 5 | $36.31 | $55.64 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | $48.57 | $51.00 |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 | $42.90 | $48.57 |
| Iowa City, IA | 3 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 3 | $19.80 | $65.52 |
| Ames, IA | 2 | $25.60 | $26.80 |
| Carroll, IA | 2 | $19.00 | $41.45 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 2 | $48.57 | $69.48 |
| Clinton, IA | 2 | $43.20 | $97.98 |
| Albia, IA | 1 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Algona, IA | 1 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Atlantic, IA | 1 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Belmond, IA | 1 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Britt, IA | 1 | $86.25 | $86.25 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $48.57 | $48.57 |
| Centerville, IA | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Charles City, IA | 1 | $39.81 | $39.81 |
| Clarinda, IA | 1 | $70.62 | $70.62 |
| Clarion, IA | 1 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Corning, IA | 1 | $107.52 | $107.52 |
| Corydon, IA | 1 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Decorah, IA | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Denison, IA | 1 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Elkader, IA | 1 | $90.35 | $90.35 |
| Emmetsburg, IA | 1 | $66.75 | $66.75 |
| Estherville, IA | 1 | $117.37 | $117.37 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $48.57 | $48.57 |
| Greenfield, IA | 1 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Grinnell, IA | 1 | $48.57 | $48.57 |
| Hampton, IA | 1 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Harwarden, IA | 1 | $62.02 | $62.02 |
| Iowa Falls, IA | 1 | $136.99 | $136.99 |
| Jefferson, IA | 1 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Keosauqua, IA | 1 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Lake City, IA | 1 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Leon, IA | 1 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Manchester, IA | 1 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $48.57 | $48.57 |
| Mason City, IA | 1 | $69.55 | $69.55 |
| Muscatine, IA | 1 | $48.57 | $48.57 |
| New Hampton, IA | 1 | $90.35 | $90.35 |
| Oelwein, IA | 1 | $90.35 | $90.35 |
| Orange City, IA | 1 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Pella, IA | 1 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 1 | $84.39 | $84.39 |
| Sac City, IA | 1 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Sheldon, IA | 1 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Sigourney, IA | 1 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $129.98 | $129.98 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1 | $48.57 | $48.57 |
| Spencer, IA | 1 | $51.75 | $51.75 |
| Spirit Lake, IA | 1 | $54.15 | $54.15 |
| Waukon, IA | 1 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Webster City, IA | 1 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| West Union, IA | 1 | $87.32 | $87.32 |
What it is
A varicella antibody test shows whether you are immune to chickenpox. It is used by schools, health care employers and before pregnancy when vaccine records are missing.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
Chickenpox (varicella) immunity blood test in other states
- Alabama$69.35
- Alaska$82.55
- Arizona$29.19
- Arkansas$29.18
- California$37.90
- Colorado$111.24
- Connecticut$60.29
- Delaware$161.30
- District of Columbia$109.78
- Florida$18.71
- Georgia$74.75
- Hawaii$111.98
- Idaho$63.00
- Illinois$74.45
- Indiana$101.61
- Kansas$93.00
- Kentucky$97.56
- Louisiana$36.40
- Maine$48.59
- Maryland$57.49
- Massachusetts$62.33
- Michigan$40.30
- Minnesota$54.40
- Mississippi$51.00
- Missouri$77.77
- Montana$32.80
- Nebraska$99.40
- Nevada$86.00
- New Hampshire$102.66
- New Jersey$18.41
- New Mexico$67.20
- New York$41.61
- North Carolina$52.41
- North Dakota$54.40
- Ohio$57.85
- Oklahoma$57.75
- Oregon$60.75
- Pennsylvania$90.60
- Puerto Rico$75.00
- Rhode Island$117.00
- South Carolina$81.00
- South Dakota$54.40
- Tennessee$39.38
- Texas$63.09
- Utah$119.36
- Vermont$84.81
- Virginia$109.80
- Washington$78.65
- West Virginia$38.23
- Wisconsin$75.26
- Wyoming$46.14
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.