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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Illinois 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 $34 · 10th–90th $17$850%10%10th90th$34Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $3$410%10%20%10th90th$15$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$16.98
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$36.31
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$125.89
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$19.95