Culture Stool Additional Pathogen Each Plate Cost Comparison

87046 (CPT)

Cash prices (without insurance) for Culture Stool Additional Pathogen Each Plate (CPT 87046) range from $26 to $26 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $26.

This test involves analyzing a stool sample in a laboratory to identify harmful bacteria, viruses, or other disease-causing organisms that may be causing digestive symptoms. Your doctor might order this test if you're experiencing persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or other gastrointestinal symptoms to determine what's causing the problem. You'll be asked to provide a stool sample, which is then sent to a lab where technicians culture and examine it under a microscope to identify any pathogens present.