Hepatitis C antibody test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening): from $11.90 to $132.80, with a median of $33.22. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 11.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 86803. 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 Hepatitis C Antibody Measurement | $11.90 | $85.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hepatitis C Antibody Measurement | $11.90 | $85.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Ej Ref Lab Hepatitis C Ab Test | $11.90 | $85.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hepatitis C Antibody Measurement | $11.90 | $85.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Hepatitis C Ab Test | $13.60 | $85.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY MEASUREMENT | $22.27 | $37.11 | — source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis C Ab | $33.22 | $151.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Hepatitis C Ab | $44.64 | $279.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis C Ab | $48.02 | $343.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 86803 HEPATITIS C AB TEST | $49.14 | $189.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA HEPATITIS C | $53.20 | $133.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Hepatitis C Ab | $75.33 | $279.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA Anti-Hepatitis B core Total | $132.80 | $166.00 | 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 | $11.90 | $23.41 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $49.14 | $49.14 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $22.27 | $22.27 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
What it is
This blood test looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus, which show a past or current infection. It is the usual first step in hepatitis C screening, which is recommended at least once for adults.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the antibody test only. The blood draw is often billed separately, and a positive result needs a hepatitis C RNA test, which has its own code and price.
Hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening) in other states
- Alabama$179.50
- Alaska$75.30
- Arizona$45.32
- Arkansas$47.10
- California$54.61
- Colorado$79.06
- Connecticut$57.65
- Delaware$135.23
- Florida$42.90
- Georgia$140.01
- Hawaii$58.80
- Idaho$18.73
- Illinois$90.00
- Indiana$78.90
- Iowa$58.63
- Kansas$118.90
- Kentucky$169.00
- Maine$67.92
- Maryland$73.43
- Massachusetts$69.03
- Michigan$48.00
- Minnesota$63.60
- Mississippi$60.00
- Missouri$86.45
- Montana$116.48
- Nebraska$72.96
- Nevada$54.72
- New Hampshire$89.18
- New Jersey$16.41
- New Mexico$52.40
- New York$59.69
- North Carolina$141.51
- North Dakota$42.74
- Ohio$63.70
- Oklahoma$63.75
- Oregon$73.13
- Pennsylvania$108.00
- Rhode Island$100.00
- South Carolina$72.50
- South Dakota$106.00
- Tennessee$30.90
- Texas$68.18
- Utah$136.97
- Vermont$83.30
- Virginia$59.99
- Washington$81.90
- West Virginia$58.50
- Wisconsin$82.50
- Wyoming$66.12
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.