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Cholesterol / lipid panel (blood test) cost without insurance: real cash prices

A blood test that measures cholesterol and other blood fats. Published cash prices for this procedure run from $2 to $3,164 across 1597 U.S. facilities. Where you go changes the price more than anything else.

Lowest published cash prices in the country

Hamilton Medical Center
· as of Jul 1, 2026 · source file
$2
Tri-City Medical Center
4002 VISTA WAY, Oceanside, CA 92056 · as of Jul 1, 2026 · source file
$2
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
· as of Jul 1, 2026 · source file
$3
Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital
· as of Jul 1, 2026 · source file
$3
HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL
2190 HIGHWAY 85 N, Niceville, FL 32578 · as of Jul 1, 2026 · source file
$3

How your money goes farthest

Move 1. Call and say “self-pay.” Ask for the all-in self-pay price and whether the doctor’s fee and anesthesia are included. Independent centers usually run far below hospitals for the same code.
Move 2. Do the travel math. For planned procedures, the spread between facilities is often thousands of dollars — more than a flight and a hotel.
Move 3. Use your financial-assistance rights. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance by federal law; you can apply up to 240 days after the first bill.

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Prices are each facility's published cash (self-pay) price from its federally required price file, shown with the file date. Prices change; always call to confirm before you go. This is public information, not medical or financial advice. Free, no login, no ads.