What did your UA tests costs?

[cjeezy]

Just curious what an average cost is for this test (if thats even possible).  I have 3 that I still haven't been billed for yet and I'm curious as to what I could expect to pay (1 was a cholesterol/UA/kidney/liver, 1 was a kidney/liver and UA, and the other was/will be just UA I believe).  I have 80/20 coverage, but my deductible has NOT been met yet. 

[zip2play]

Trouble with a fee for service plan like you have is there is no limit on what doctors and labs can charge…thus no way to know. Even when you hit your deductible the insurance companies pay 80% of what THEY think is appropriate and you get hit with 20% PLUS any exorbitant overage.

I would think that a total of $50 for the three tests would be appropriate but if you tally in unreal pricing plus the cost of the doctor who drew the blood you might be looking at $500 or more.

I prefer an HMO that covers lab tests completely and charges me $15 to see my doctor.

[cjeezy]

Yikes $500! I was hoping that each test would be under $50.  I guess I'll have to wait and see.  Should be getting the 1st bill any day now 🙂 Time to go back to Dr again today anyways (UA 6.6-8.5 over the past 1.5 weeks). 

[Keith Taylor (GoutPal Admin)]

Did anyone try Personal Labs? They charge $ 20 for uric acid test without any prescription and provide online results.

I am not sure about the accuracy of the test we do at home as the results can dramatically vary, brining more confusion than helping.

[zip2play]

cjeezy,

If it's exorbitant, call your doctor and complain. Let us know the $$$tally.

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