Myelin basic protein (MBP) Test Cost in India (2026)
For myelin basic protein (MBP), under the CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. Tier I city at an NABH lab: ₹3,500.
≈ $36.86 in Tier IOfficial CGHS name: Myelin basic protein (MBP)
The same myelin basic protein (MBP) costs 32% less at a non-NABH centre in a Tier III city than at an NABH centre in a Tier I city.
of the other 334 rates in Laboratory Tests. The cheapest is Blood Glucose Random at ₹40.
What the Tier I NABH rate is worth in US dollars at today's reference rate. A useful anchor if you are comparing treatment abroad.
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Myelin basic protein (MBP): CGHS rate in every city tier
| City tier | NABH hospital | Non-NABH hospital | NABH in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | ₹3,500 | ₹2,975 | $36.86 |
| Tier II | ₹3,150 | ₹2,678 | $33.18 |
| Tier III | ₹2,800 | ₹2,380 | $29.49 |
CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. USD at ECB rate of 23 October 2026.
Where myelin basic protein (MBP) sits among Laboratory Tests rates
Position 312 of 335 by Tier I NABH rate. One of the pricier items in this specialty.
Other Laboratory Tests rates near this price
| Test | Tier I NABH | Tier III non-NABH |
|---|---|---|
| Galactomannan | ₹3,110 | ₹2,115 |
| DCP (DES Gamma-Carboxy- Prothrombin) | ₹3,350 | ₹2,278 |
| Tests for Hypercoagulable States- Protein C… | ₹3,380 | ₹2,298 |
| Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Quantitative | ₹3,500 | ₹2,380 |
| Serum Chromogranin A | ₹3,800 | ₹2,584 |
| Continuous Glucose Monitoring for 2 Weeks | ₹4,000 | ₹2,720 |
| Kappa Lambda Light Chains, Free, Serum | ₹4,025 | ₹2,737 |
| PLA2 receptor antibody quantitative | ₹4,200 | ₹2,856 |
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Other rates mentioning protein
- Tests for Hypercoagulable States- Protein C…Laboratory Tests₹3,380
- 24 Hrs Urine for Proteins, Sodium, CreatinineLaboratory Tests₹300
- Urine Total ProteinsLaboratory Tests₹70
- Bence Jones ProteinLaboratory Tests₹100
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Laboratory Tests₹250
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) QuantitativeLaboratory Tests₹300
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Sources
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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