Flu test
CPT 87804 • Laboratory
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$4
Average
$17
Highest
$80
Based on 471 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
A rapid flu test — a nasal swab that detects influenza A and B in about 15 minutes.
What to expect
Quick swab through one or both nostrils. Slightly uncomfortable but fast. Results in 10-15 minutes. Most useful in the first 48 hours of symptoms when antiviral treatment can shorten the illness. False negatives happen — clinical judgment still drives treatment.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC | 2 | $6 | $8 | $9 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC RALEIGH, NC | 2 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JEFFERSON, NC | 2 | $8 | $9 | $10 |
| DLP HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC SYLVA, NC | 1 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER MURPHY, NC | 1 | $4 | $4 | $4 |