He's making a funny joke about Theranos. That said most routine tests are pretty cheap. A stool culture with isolation where I am is $135 if you're paying cas

He's making a funny joke about Theranos. That said most routine tests are pretty cheap. A stool culture with isolation where I am is $135 if you're paying cash at the lab. A lipid panel was well under $50. It's just that you'd need to see a gastroenterologist, pay for her services, hope that she gives you a referral, and see a new one if not. This drives the price in time and money.