Ova and parasites test cost in Illinois
In Illinois, 103 hospitals publish a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $6.84 to $412.80, with a median of $74.90. The lowest price is at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (Melrose Park) and 1 other hospital. The highest price is 60.4× the lowest.
- The median here, $74.90, is 39% above the US median of $53.95.
- That is 8.4× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($8.90).
- Illinois ranks 38th of 51 states by median, cheapest first.
- 27 of 103 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Illinois law (Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act, 210 ILCS 89): an uninsured Illinois resident with family income up to 600% of the federal poverty level (300% at rural and critical access hospitals) can apply for a discount that brings the bill down to about 135% of the hospital's cost; up to 200% (125% at rural hospitals) medically necessary care is free. A hospital may collect no more than 25% of family income in 12 months. Ask the billing office for the application. Other states' laws.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87177. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Nov 10, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in Illinois, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital lowest Melrose Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Ova & Parasites Conc ID (Wovap) | $6.84 | $36.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MacNeal Hospital lowest Berwyn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Ova & Parasites Conc & ID (Ovap) | $6.84 | $36.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA AND PARASITES | $8.00 | $140.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $8.00 | $114.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA AND PARASITES | $8.00 | $401.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Ova & Parasites Conc & ID (Ovap) | $8.28 | $36.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Smear for parasites | $10.73 | $68.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · Kankakee, IL SMEAR FOR PARASITES | $13.31 | $50.00 | Mar 15, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS - OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION | $15.25 | $61.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION - OVA AND PARISITE FECAL - ARUP | $15.25 | $61.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS - OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION | $15.25 | $61.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS - OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION | $15.25 | $61.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN RL-SMEAR OVA PARASITE CNCNT/ID | $16.10 | $23.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| FHN Memorial Hospital Freeport · Freeport, IL Smear for parasites | $16.86 | $21.07 | Jan 22, 2026 source file |
| Richland Memorial Hospital Olney · Olney, IL Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $27.00 | $27.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital Hoopeston · Danville, IL Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $29.00 | $29.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center Aledo · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL #O+P-SMEARS | $30.00 | $50.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Smear for parasites | $30.38 | $60.75 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center Silvis · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL #O+P-SMEARS | $36.60 | $61.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC COMPREHEN OVA & PARASITES | $37.62 | $114.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| The Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana · Champaign-Urbana, IL Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $38.00 | $38.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| Hopedale Medical Complex Hopedale · Peoria, IL OVA & PARASITE SMEAR-DIRECT | $40.08 | $57.25 | Apr 6, 2026 source file |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Smear for parasites | $42.92 | $153.30 | Sep 29, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Rock Island Rock Island · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL HC OVA & PARASITES, DIR SMR W ID | $43.80 | $54.74 | Nov 4, 2026 source file |
| Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboror · McLeansboror, IL LCHG O+P | $50.40 | $56.00 | Jun 11, 2026 source file |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $56.63 | $56.63 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Morris Hospital Morris · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Smear for parasites | $59.67 | $248.00 | Oct 27, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IL HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS REF | $59.75 | $271.59 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Mattoon · Charleston-Mattoon, IL Smear for parasites | $61.00 | $61.00 | Jun 3, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Ova and Parasites Smears (Q) | $62.30 | $89.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| County of Clay Flora · Flora, IL LCHG O+P | $64.00 | $64.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City · St. Louis, MO-IL OVA-PARASITES SMEARS | $64.33 | $107.21 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Anderson Hospital Maryville · St. Louis, MO-IL CONCENTRATION | $65.10 | $130.20 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Community Hospital of Staunton Staunton · St. Louis, MO-IL CONCENTRATION | $69.00 | $138.00 | Feb 9, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $69.90 | $69.90 | Mar 19, 2026 source file |
| Carle BroMenn Medical Center Normal · Bloomington, IL Ova and Parasite | $70.00 | $70.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| Carle Eureka Hospital Eureka · Peoria, IL Ova and Parasite | $70.00 | $70.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ova and Parasites Smears | $70.00 | $100.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion · Marion-Herrin, IL HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS REF | $71.38 | $375.68 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 6, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITES | $72.50 | $145.00 | Nov 3, 2026 source file |
| Hardin County General Hospital Rosiclare · Rosiclare, IL OVA & PARASITE | $73.80 | $82.00 | Aug 31, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Parasitology Identification, Concentrate (Gva) | $74.90 | $107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Parasitology Identification, Concentrate (Gva) | $74.90 | $107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Parasitology Identification, Concentrate (Gva) | $74.90 | $107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Parasitology Identification, Concentrate (Gva) | $74.90 | $107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Parasitology Identification, Concentrate (Gva) | $74.90 | $107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Parasitology Identification, Concentrate (Gva) | $74.90 | $107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sparta Community Hospital Sparta · Sparta, IL $$OVA AND PARASITES STOOL | $77.75 | $77.75 | Jan 8, 2026 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN O+P Exam, Formalin Only SO | $78.85 | $231.92 | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Hammond Henry Dist Hospital Geneseo · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Smear for parasites | $93.60 | $104.00 | Jan 22, 2026 source file |
| Carlinville Area Hospital Carlinville · St. Louis, MO-IL O & P STOOL | $95.90 | $137.00 | Mar 21, 2026 source file |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hc Ova & Parasites Dir Smr W Id | $103.00 | $103.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Touchette Regional Hospital Cahokia Heights · St. Louis, MO-IL Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $104.16 | $168.00 | Apr 13, 2026 source file |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA & PARASITE STOOL | $105.00 | $175.00 | Nov 5, 2026 source file |
| Morrison Community Hospital Morrison · Sterling, IL OVA / PARASITES | $107.50 | $107.50 | Mar 13, 2026 source file |
| Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital Carrollton · Carrollton, IL Smear for parasites | $108.00 | $135.00 | Jul 7, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital Anna · Anna, IL HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS REF | $110.14 | $297.67 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Parasite Identification | $110.50 | $170.00 | Jan 1, 2025 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Parasite Identification | $110.50 | $170.00 | Jan 1, 2025 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Giardia, EIA, Ova/Parasite SO | $112.27 | $330.22 | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation Eldorado · Eldorado, IL HC OVA AND PARASITE | $113.25 | $151.00 | Sep 22, 2026 source file |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN CHG OVA&PARASITES DIRECT SMEARS CONCENTRATION & ID | $113.28 | $151.04 | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
| Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital Rushville · Rushville, IL Smear for parasites | $118.80 | $132.00 | May 26, 2026 source file |
| Rockford Memorial Hospital Rockford · Rockford, IL CHG OVA&PARASITES DIRECT SMEARS CONCENTRATION & ID | $118.87 | $158.49 | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
| Pinckneyville Community Hospital Pinckneyville · Pinckneyville, IL Smear for parasites | $120.00 | $120.00 | Jun 8, 2026 source file |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN CHG OVA&PARASITES DIRECT SMEARS CONCENTRATION & ID | $120.14 | $160.18 | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
| Rochelle Community Hospital Rochelle · Rochelle, IL Smear for parasites | $125.00 | $125.00 | Sep 28, 2026 source file |
| St Josephs Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis Highland · St. Louis, MO-IL HC SMEAR OVA PARASITE CONC/ID | $128.16 | $178.00 | Mar 24, 2026 source file |
| Carle Health Pekin Hospital Pekin · Peoria, IL Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $129.00 | $129.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Medical Center of Illinois Peoria · Peoria, IL Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $129.00 | $129.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| Proctor Community Hospital Peoria · Peoria, IL Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $129.00 | $129.00 | Apr 15, 2026 source file |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA AND PARASITES | $151.42 | $189.27 | Dec 26, 2025 source file |
| Washington County Hospital Nashville · Nashville, IL LCHG O+P | $152.00 | $190.00 | Jun 1, 2026 source file |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hc Ova & Parasites Dir Smr W Id | $153.00 | $153.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Crawford Memorial Hospital Robinson · Robinson, IL OP CONCENTRATION, ID | $156.00 | $195.00 | Nov 12, 2025 source file |
| Fairfield Memorial Hospital Fairfield · Fairfield, IL O & P DIRECT | $159.20 | $199.00 | Mar 24, 2026 source file |
| Edward Hospital Naperville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC OVA AND PARASITES CONCENTRATION AND ID | $180.00 | $180.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC OVA AND PARASITES CONCENTRATION AND ID | $180.00 | $180.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hb Ova And Parasites Smears | $180.00 | $180.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kirby Medical Center Monticello · Champaign-Urbana, IL OVA & PARASITES STOOL | $183.60 | $306.00 | Jun 11, 2026 source file |
| City of Clinton Clinton · Clinton, IL Smear for parasites | $184.70 | $184.70 | Oct 21, 2026 source file |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB PARASITE IDENTIFICATION | $185.00 | $185.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB PARASITE IDENTIFICATION | $185.00 | $185.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB PARASITE IDENTIFICATION | $185.00 | $185.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Illini Community Hospital Pittsfield · Pittsfield, IL HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS - OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION | $193.85 | $323.07 | Jun 8, 2026 source file |
| Gibson Area Hospital Gibson City · Champaign-Urbana, IL OVA PARASITS DIR SMRS CONCENTRATION/ID | $199.00 | $199.00 | Nov 4, 2026 source file |
| Hshs Holy Family Hospital Greenville · St. Louis, MO-IL HC SMEAR OVA PARASITE CONC/ID-90 | $205.20 | $285.00 | Mar 24, 2026 source file |
| Blessing Hospital Quincy · Quincy, IL-MO HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS - OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION | $213.97 | $356.61 | Jun 8, 2026 source file |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN OVA-PARASITES SMEARS | $281.61 | $281.61 | Mar 31, 2025 source file |
| Harrisburg Medical Center Harrisburg · Harrisburg, IL HC O&P | $412.80 | $516.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Herrin Hospital Herrin · Marion-Herrin, IL HC O&P | $412.80 | $516.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Carbondale · Carbondale, IL HC O&P | $412.80 | $516.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro · Carbondale, IL HC O&P | $412.80 | $516.00 | Mar 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 54 | $6.84 | $72.50 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 7 | $64.33 | $95.90 |
| Peoria, IL | 5 | $40.08 | $129.00 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 4 | $30.00 | $40.20 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 3 | $38.00 | $183.60 |
| Carbondale, IL | 2 | $412.80 | $412.80 |
| Marion-Herrin, IL | 2 | $71.38 | $242.09 |
| Anna, IL | 1 | $110.14 | $110.14 |
| Bloomington, IL | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Carrollton, IL | 1 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Clinton, IL | 1 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Charleston-Mattoon, IL | 1 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Danville, IL | 1 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Eldorado, IL | 1 | $113.25 | $113.25 |
| Fairfield, IL | 1 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Flora, IL | 1 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Freeport, IL | 1 | $16.86 | $16.86 |
| Harrisburg, IL | 1 | $412.80 | $412.80 |
| Kankakee, IL | 1 | $13.31 | $13.31 |
| McLeansboror, IL | 1 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 1 | $59.75 | $59.75 |
| Nashville, IL | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Olney, IL | 1 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Pinckneyville, IL | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Pittsfield, IL | 1 | $193.85 | $193.85 |
| Quincy, IL-MO | 1 | $213.97 | $213.97 |
| Robinson, IL | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Rosiclare, IL | 1 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Rushville, IL | 1 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Rochelle, IL | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Rockford, IL | 1 | $118.87 | $118.87 |
| Sparta, IL | 1 | $77.75 | $77.75 |
| Sterling, IL | 1 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
What ova and parasites test is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Ova and parasites test explained.
Stool ova and parasites exam in other states
- Alabama$45.30
- Alaska$105.00
- Arizona$28.19
- Arkansas$31.85
- California$20.88
- Colorado$89.70
- Connecticut$43.29
- Delaware$87.36
- District of Columbia$91.50, 3 hospitals
- Florida$41.71
- Georgia$81.22
- Hawaii$91.70
- Idaho$49.30
- Indiana$48.50
- Iowa$48.30
- Kansas$56.80
- Kentucky$63.86
- Louisiana$30.29
- Maine$42.02
- Maryland$114.97
- Massachusetts$42.30
- Michigan$42.19
- Minnesota$48.22
- Mississippi$41.08
- Missouri$59.15
- Montana$69.20
- Nebraska$82.50
- Nevada$55.72
- New Hampshire$111.00
- New Jersey$10.24
- New Mexico$128.65
- New York$32.86
- North Carolina$32.67
- North Dakota$48.80
- Ohio$39.65
- Oklahoma$63.05
- Oregon$53.95
- Pennsylvania$58.66
- Puerto Rico$20.30
- Rhode Island$71.00
- South Carolina$106.50
- South Dakota$87.20
- Tennessee$31.31
- Texas$67.00
- Utah$156.53
- Vermont$101.38
- Virginia$54.00
- Washington$67.41
- West Virginia$48.00
- Wisconsin$65.00
- Wyoming$52.06
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.