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Immunofluorescence Stain, Single Antibody

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 88346

This laboratory service applies a special fluorescent stain to a tissue sample removed during a biopsy or surgery, using an antibody that targets one specific protein marker and glows under a specialized microscope. Pathologists use the resulting pattern to help identify the exact type of a tumor or other tissue abnormality.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Immunofluorescence Stain, Single Antibody cost?

$145

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $145 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $102 to $214.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $331 · 10th to 90th $138 to $398Professionalmedian $138 · 10th to 90th $63 to $380
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $331professional $138

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$398.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$380.19
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$151.36
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$39.81
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$436.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$630.96
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$389.05

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 5.2 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 23rd of 51

$145

AK $309AL $58.88

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.