C. diff test cost in Washington
In Washington, 32 hospitals publish a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR): from $26.35 to $383.50, with a median of $167.40. The lowest price is at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (Vancouver). The highest price is 14.6× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87493. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$26.35Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Median$167.40half pay less
Highest$383.50in Washington
Lowest saves$141.05vs the median
Hospitals in Washington, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center lowest Vancouver · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA CHG INF AGENT DET NUCLEIC ACID CLOSTRIDIUM AMP PROBE | $26.35 | $40.54 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital Spokane · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $88.20 | $126.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Centralia Hospital Centralia · Centralia, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $95.16 | $183.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $95.16 | $183.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint Clare Hospital Lakewood · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $114.62 | $397.64 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Chewelah · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA HC INF AGENT DET NUCLEIC ACID CLOSTRIDIUM AMP PROBE LAB | $114.80 | $164.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $120.95 | $397.64 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Highline Medical Center Burien · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $121.43 | $397.64 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Francis Community Hospital Federal Way · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $124.79 | $397.64 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $131.70 | $397.64 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital Colville · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $134.40 | $192.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center Walla Walla · Walla Walla, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $134.40 | $192.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Enumclaw Regional Hospital Association Enumclaw · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $140.52 | $397.64 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland · Kennewick-Richland, WA HC INF AGENT DET NUCLEIC ACID CLOSTRIDIUM AMP PROBE LAB | $147.70 | $211.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA C DIFF AMPLIFIED PROBE - TECH | $157.08 | $308.00 | — source file |
| Central Washington Health Services Association Wenatchee · Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA HC C Diff Amplified Probe | $159.30 | $177.00 | — source file |
| Harrison Medical Center Silverdale · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $175.50 | $397.64 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Jefferson Healthcare Port Townsend · Port Townsend, WA Detection test by nucleic acid for clostridium difficile, amplified probe technique | $177.60 | $222.00 | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Overlake Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Hc Clostridium Difficile Pcr (Reflex Eia) | $185.50 | $371.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Friday Harbor · Friday Harbor, WA DETECTION TEST BY NUCLEIC ACID FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE; AMPLIFIED PROBE TECHNIQUE | $202.15 | $311.00 | — source file |
| Swedish Edmonds Edmonds · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $221.76 | $462.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $221.76 | $462.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $221.76 | $462.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Spokane Spokane · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA C DIFF AMPLIFIED PROBE | $223.80 | $223.80 | — source file |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $240.24 | $462.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Cascade Valley Hospital Arlington · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HC C. DIFFICILE DNA AMPLIFICATION | $253.60 | $317.00 | — source file |
| PeaceHealth United General Medical Center Sedro Woolley · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA DETECTION TEST BY NUCLEIC ACID FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE; AMPLIFIED PROBE TECHNIQUE | $267.80 | $412.00 | — source file |
| St. John Medical Center Longview · Longview-Kelso, WA DETECTION TEST BY NUCLEIC ACID FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE; AMPLIFIED PROBE TECHNIQUE | $295.75 | $455.00 | — source file |
| St. Joseph Medical Center Bellingham · Bellingham, WA DETECTION TEST BY NUCLEIC ACID FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE; AMPLIFIED PROBE TECHNIQUE | $299.00 | $460.00 | — source file |
| Skagit Valley Hospital Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA HC C. DIFFICILE DNA AMPLIFICATION | $304.40 | $380.50 | — source file |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Pcr C Diff Toxin Detection | $368.80 | $368.80 | — source file |
| PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Vancouver · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA DETECTION TEST BY NUCLEIC ACID FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE; AMPLIFIED PROBE TECHNIQUE | $383.50 | $590.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 14 | $114.62 | $171.29 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 4 | $88.20 | $124.60 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 2 | $267.80 | $286.10 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 2 | $26.35 | $204.92 |
| Bellingham, WA | 1 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 1 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Centralia, WA | 1 | $95.16 | $95.16 |
| Friday Harbor, WA | 1 | $202.15 | $202.15 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 1 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | 1 | $295.75 | $295.75 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 1 | $95.16 | $95.16 |
| Port Townsend, WA | 1 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | 1 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
What it is
This stool test looks for the toxin gene of Clostridioides difficile, a cause of severe diarrhea, often after antibiotics or a hospital stay.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the stool test; the collection kit is often included.
C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) in other states
- Alabama$151.64
- Alaska$291.72
- Arizona$50.40
- Arkansas$112.06
- California$179.25
- Colorado$318.38
- Connecticut$116.65
- Delaware$409.92
- Florida$119.90
- Georgia$69.90
- Hawaii$169.20
- Idaho$166.00
- Illinois$177.10
- Indiana$135.50
- Iowa$126.10
- Kansas$176.39
- Kentucky$268.16
- Louisiana$51.96
- Maine$81.60
- Maryland$329.33
- Massachusetts$132.00
- Michigan$126.00
- Minnesota$117.64
- Mississippi$55.60
- Missouri$157.95
- Montana$171.01
- Nebraska$122.20
- Nevada$59.47
- New Hampshire$146.61
- New Jersey$42.86
- New Mexico$149.60
- New York$125.87
- North Carolina$165.76
- North Dakota$118.48
- Ohio$130.00
- Oklahoma$77.42
- Oregon$138.55
- Pennsylvania$207.60
- Rhode Island$220.00
- South Carolina$167.00
- South Dakota$154.40
- Tennessee$69.52
- Texas$209.30
- Utah$85.88
- Vermont$233.99
- Virginia$85.20
- West Virginia$119.25
- Wisconsin$143.02
- Wyoming$79.30
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.