Hepatitis C RNA test cost in South Boston, VA — inpatient
In South Boston, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $398.50 to $398.50, with a median of $398.50. Across Virginia, the median is $199.50 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 Halifax Regional Hospital South Boston, VA · (434) 517-3100 Chgl Hep C Virus,Quant | $398.50 | $797.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $398.50, median $398.50, highest $398.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $398.50 — 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.