Hepatitis C RNA test cost in St. Marys, PA
In St. Marys, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test: from $503.00 to $503.00, with a median of $503.00. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $253.50 at 63 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Elk Saint Marys, PA · (814) 788-8000 Hepatitis C RNA PCR Quantitative-Quest | $503.00 | $503.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $503.00, median $503.00, highest $503.00.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $503.00. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.