Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Hamilton, AL
In Hamilton, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test: from $159.10 to $159.10, with a median of $159.10. Across Alabama, the median is $194.63 at 46 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Lowest$159.10Marion Regional Medical Center
Median$159.10half pay less
Highest$159.10in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Regional Medical Center Hamilton, AL · (205) 921-6200 HC IADNA HEPATITIS C QUANT AND REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION - HEPATITIS C BDNA | $159.10 | $370.00 | — | 57% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $159.10, median $159.10, highest $159.10.
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.