Hepatitis B test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test: from $6.44 to $232.00, with a median of $38.80. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 36.0× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87340. 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 Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $6.44 | $46.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $6.44 | $46.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $6.44 | $46.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $6.44 | $46.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Detection Test for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $24.20 | $110.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $28.16 | $176.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA HEP. B SURF. ANTIGEN | $38.80 | $97.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA DETECTION TEST BY IMMUNOASSAY TECHNIQUE FOR HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN | $39.74 | $66.24 | — source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $40.32 | $252.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $47.52 | $176.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 87340 HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG, EIA | $52.52 | $202.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Omega Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $54.60 | $390.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA HBsAg Screen LC | $232.00 | $290.00 | 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 | $6.44 | $26.18 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $52.52 | $52.52 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $39.74 | $39.74 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $6.44 | $6.44 |
What it is
The hepatitis B surface antigen test shows whether the hepatitis B virus is present in the blood now. The CDC recommends screening all adults at least once and every pregnant woman in each pregnancy.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test in other states
- Alabama$45.00
- Alaska$61.10
- Arizona$33.30
- Arkansas$47.78
- California$71.76
- Colorado$48.67
- Connecticut$55.18
- Delaware$124.45
- Florida$17.76
- Georgia$53.00
- Hawaii$27.00
- Idaho$46.00
- Illinois$72.50
- Indiana$40.00
- Iowa$73.00
- Kansas$96.40
- Kentucky$129.30
- Maine$44.94
- Maryland$78.25
- Massachusetts$61.00
- Michigan$40.02
- Minnesota$33.60
- Mississippi$44.88
- Missouri$61.33
- Montana$51.20
- Nebraska$81.06
- Nevada$23.90
- New Hampshire$74.10
- New Jersey$11.88
- New Mexico$46.00
- New York$33.58
- North Carolina$96.00
- North Dakota$37.31
- Ohio$46.15
- Oklahoma$48.10
- Oregon$45.00
- Pennsylvania$69.60
- Rhode Island$91.00
- South Carolina$85.00
- South Dakota$70.80
- Tennessee$19.85
- Texas$50.37
- Utah$62.50
- Vermont$74.97
- Virginia$52.00
- Washington$66.15
- West Virginia$55.50
- Wisconsin$65.00
- Wyoming$31.86
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.