Lab Services

PLEASE NOTE: Effective July 20, 2020, the Department of Public Health office at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road will close for several months to enable building improvements. The department is now operating at a temporary facility, located at 1551 Wall St., in St. Charles. For assistance with department programs, please call 636-949-7400 or utilize online services.

Thank you for your patience.

COVID-19 Latest News - Updated August 10, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Public Health is temporarily suspending appointments and walk-in services for our Health Services Clinic. More information will be shared when these services resume.

Screening, education and treatment promote the health of a community. Testing to prevent diseases before they occur or to determine exactly what illness you may have will help maintain good health. Once you become aware of your condition, our staff can consult with you on developing a plan to keep you healthy.

Our Location

Please note: We have moved from our facility on Boone’s Lick temporarily due to building improvements. The department is now operating at a temporary facility located at:
1551 Wall Street
St. Charles, MO 63303

Lab Services Available by Appointments (Services Are Temporarily Suspended)

The services we offer are available to all who make an appointment. Please call us at 636-949-7484 to schedule a convenient time (Mondays through Fridays, except holidays) and to discuss what you should expect to occur during your visit. Please note: PPD testing will not be offered on Thursdays.

Tuberculosis Testing (By appointment only until further notice.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost
Tuberculosis Skin Testing (PPD) - no appointment necessary (not available on Thursdays)	$20
QuantiFERON® Gold blood test	$55*
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit

Heart Health Testing (Not currently available.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost
Fasting total cholesterol blood test (requires no eating or drinking for at least 9 hours prior)	$5*
Fasting triglyceride blood test (requires no eating or drinking for at least 9 hours prior)	$5*
Fasting High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) blood test (requires no eating or drinking for at least 9 hours prior)	$5*
Blood pressure examination	No charge
Body Mass Index (BMI) analysis	No charge
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit

Blood Glucose Testing (Not currently available.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost
On-site, rapid blood glucose test	$5*
Fasting glucose blood test (requires no eating or drinking for at least 8 hours prior)	$5*
Hemoglobin A1C blood test	$5*
Body Mass Index (BMI) analysis	No charge
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit

Hepatitis/Liver Function Testing (Not currently available.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost
Hepatitis C rapid testing	$30*
Hepatitis B core IgM	$10*
Hepatitis B antibody (Qualitative test)	$10*
Hepatitis B antibody (Quantitative test)	$20*
Hepatitis B antigen	$5*
Hepatitis A IgM	$15*
Blood Albumin level	$5*
Blood Bilirubin direct	$5*
Total blood Bilirubin	$5*
Total blood protein level	$5*
Alkaline Phosphate (ALP) enzyme level	$5*
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) enzyme level	$5*
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) enzyme level	$5*
Blood pressure examination	No charge
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit

Titer Screening (Establishes Immunity Level)

Many contagious diseases have been managed by childhood vaccination efforts, but several of them including measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough) and varicella (chickenpox) have resurfaced as immunity levels decrease. To help individuals know if they are immune or require a booster for these and other preventable diseases, the Division of Health Services offers titer screening services.

(Testing is not currently available.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost (as of 9/1/19)
Hepatitis B antibody (Quantitative test)	$20*
MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) screen	$92*
Measles antibody	$40*
Mumps antibody	$27*
Rabies antibody	$65*
Rubella (German Measles) antibody	$25*
Varicella (Chickenpox) antibody (IgM and IgG)	$62*
Varicella antibody (IgM)	$47*
Varicella antibody (IgG)	$15*
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit

Blood Lead Level Testing (Not currently available.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost
Blood lead level check	$10*
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit

Prostate Health Testing (Not currently available.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test	$10*
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit

STD Screening and Sexual Health (By appointment only until further notice.)

*Asterisk indicates that this screen requires a blood draw.
Service/Testing Option	Cost
Chlamydia or Gonorrhea urine test	$20
Syphilis Screen blood test	$12*
HIV Rapid Screen blood test	$20*
Hepatitis C Rapid Screen blood test	$30*
Pregnancy urine test	$5
Blood Draw fee	$10 per visit