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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Virginia 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 $23 · 10th–90th $17$1070%20%10th90th$23Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $9$400%20%10th90th$15$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
$16.98
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$37.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$14.45
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$29.51
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$29.51
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$35.48
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$17.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$41.69
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$30.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$19.05