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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

California rates for HCPCS 82726

This blood test measures very long chain fatty acids, a type of fat molecule that builds up abnormally in certain rare inherited metabolic conditions, most notably adrenoleukodystrophy. It's typically ordered when a child or adult has symptoms suggesting one of these conditions, such as unexplained nerve or hormone gland problems, or as a follow-up to an abnormal newborn screening result. It requires only a standard blood draw.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $58 · 10th–90th $21$2090%5%10th90th$58Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $12$720%10%10th90th$20$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$131.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$12.02
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$100.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$51.29
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$251.19
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$45.71
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$31.62
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$44.67
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$251.19
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$23.44
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$52.48
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$45.71
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$38.90