HIV viral load test cost in Cades, SC — inpatient
In Cades, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) as an inpatient: from $471.50 to $471.50, with a median of $471.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $475.50 at 18 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87536, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Cades, SC HB HIV1 QN RNA | $471.50 | $943.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $471.50, median $471.50, highest $471.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $471.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The HIV viral load test measures how much virus is in the blood. It shows how well treatment is working.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.