Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Elizabeth City, NC — inpatient
In Elizabeth City, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $173.50 to $173.50, with a median of $173.50. Across North Carolina, the median is $301.50 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center Elizabeth City, NC · (252) 335-0531 Chgl Hep C Virus,Quant | $173.50 | $347.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $173.50, median $173.50, highest $173.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $173.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The HCV RNA test measures the hepatitis C virus in the blood. It confirms an active infection after a positive antibody test (86803) and shows whether treatment has cured it.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.