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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Maine 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 $32 · 10th–90th $20$1700%20%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $11$240%20%10th90th$20$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$19.95
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$181.97
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$26.30
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$23.99
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$89.13
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$37.15