Cost of a Blood Draw Visit
in Delaware
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Delaware's compact geography concentrates healthcare resources primarily in New Castle County, where most of the state's Blood Draw providers practice. Patients typically pay between $1.26 and $81.50 for venipuncture services, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $4.09 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 118 active Blood Draw providers serving the First State, patients can browse options from Wilmington's hospital systems to smaller community practices in Kent and Sussex counties.
Average
$29
Median
$4
Lowest
$1
Highest
$82
Providers
118
3% above national average
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Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 36415 — Collection of venous blood by venipuncture). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 36415 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 36415 covers: the provider's professional fee for blood draw (venipuncture). It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Blood Draw Visit Costs Vary Across Delaware
Delaware's healthcare costs run approximately 11% above the national average, reflecting the state's proximity to high-cost metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The state's small size concentrates most specialty healthcare in New Castle County, creating limited competition that can drive up prices for laboratory services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Delaware's Blood Draw providers cluster in the Wilmington metropolitan area and along the I-95 corridor, leaving rural Sussex County with fewer options. This geographic concentration means patients in southern Delaware may face longer travel times and potentially higher costs due to limited local competition. The disparity is particularly notable for specialized blood tests that may only be available at larger hospital systems in New Castle County.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
ChristianaCare's dominance in Delaware's hospital market influences laboratory pricing across the state, with their outpatient facilities often charging facility fees in addition to procedure costs. Independent laboratories like Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp locations typically offer more competitive pricing without facility fees. Smaller community hospitals in Kent and Sussex counties may offer middle-ground pricing between large health systems and national chains.
Insurance Market Competition in Delaware
With only a few major insurers competing in Delaware's small market, negotiated rates for Blood Draw services may not reflect the competitive pricing seen in larger states. Highmark's significant market share gives them substantial negotiating power with providers, while Aetna and UHC maintain smaller but stable networks. The limited insurer competition can result in less aggressive rate negotiations, potentially leading to higher patient costs.
Physician Supply and Demand in Delaware
Delaware's 118 active Blood Draw providers serve a population of nearly one million residents, indicating adequate supply for basic venipuncture services. However, the concentration of providers in northern Delaware creates access challenges for residents in rural areas, potentially leading to longer wait times and higher costs in underserved regions. The state's proximity to major medical centers in Philadelphia and Baltimore provides additional options for specialized testing but at potentially higher costs.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Blood Draw Costs in Delaware
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 36415)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa Range: $3 – $95 | $57 |
| 2 | Alaska Range: $3 – $85 | $56 |
| 3 | California Range: $3 – $90 | $56 |
| 4 | Connecticut Range: $2 – $93 | $53 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania Range: $2 – $90 | $49 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $4 – $95 | $41 |
| 7 | Florida Range: $2 – $73 | $38 |
| 8 | Indiana Range: $2 – $90 | $37 |
| 9 | Kentucky Range: $2 – $85 | $36 |
| 10 | West Virginia Range: $3 – $95 | $35 |
| 11 | Illinois Range: $3 – $85 | $35 |
| 12 | Virginia Range: $1 – $98 | $34 |
| 13 | Texas Range: $3 – $90 | $33 |
| 14 | Minnesota Range: $3 – $91 | $32 |
| 15 | North Dakota Range: $3 – $91 | $32 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $2 – $90 | $32 |
| 17 | Rhode Island Range: $2 – $90 | $32 |
| 18 | Tennessee Range: $2 – $85 | $31 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $3 – $85 | $30 |
| 20 | Idaho Range: $3 – $85 | $30 |
| 21 | Utah Range: $3 – $85 | $30 |
| 22 | Colorado Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 23 | Oklahoma Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 24 | Arkansas Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 25 | North Carolina Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 26 | South Carolina Range: $2 – $85 | $30 |
| 27 | Michigan Range: $1 – $85 | $30 |
| 28 | Ohio Range: $1 – $85 | $30 |
| 29 | Delaware Range: $1 – $82 | $29 |
| 30 | Montana Range: $3 – $80 | $29 |
| 31 | Oregon Range: $3 – $80 | $29 |
| 32 | Washington Range: $3 – $80 | $29 |
| 33 | District of Columbia Range: $1 – $80 | $28 |
| 34 | Massachusetts Range: $2 – $80 | $28 |
| 35 | Alabama Range: $1 – $80 | $28 |
| 36 | Wyoming Range: $3 – $73 | $26 |
| 37 | Vermont Range: $2 – $73 | $26 |
| 38 | Arizona Range: $2 – $73 | $26 |
| 39 | New Mexico Range: $2 – $70 | $25 |
| 40 | New Jersey Range: $2 – $68 | $24 |
| 41 | Nevada Range: $3 – $60 | $23 |
| 42 | New York Range: $1 – $60 | $22 |
| 43 | Nebraska Range: $3 – $23 | $10 |
| 44 | Missouri Range: $2 – $23 | $9 |
| 45 | Louisiana Range: $1 – $12 | $6 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $1 – $14 | $6 |
| 47 | Maine Range: $3 – $5 | $4 |
| 48 | Kansas Range: $2 – $7 | $4 |
| 49 | New Hampshire Range: $2 – $7 | $3 |
| 50 | South Dakota Range: $3 – $3 | $3 |
| 51 | Maryland Range: $1 – $6 | $3 |