Lab tests CPT 87536 Illinois Outpatient

HIV viral load test cost in Illinois

In Illinois, 55 hospitals publish a cash price for HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative): from $36.89 to $1,082.68, with a median of $275.40. The lowest price is at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital (Chicago). The highest price is 29.3× the lowest.

Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87536. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.

Lowest$36.89Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital

Median$275.40half pay less

Highest$1,082.68in Illinois

Lowest saves$238.51vs the median

Hospitals in Illinois, cheapest first

Hospital	Cash price	List price	File date
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital lowest Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN RNA, Real Time PCR (Non-Graph) SO	$36.89	$108.50	Mar 17, 2025 source file
Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC HIV-1 QUANT&REVRSE TRNSCRPJ - HIV-1 RNA, ULTRASENSITIVE QUANT, PCR	$37.50	$150.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC HIV 1 BY QUANTITATIVE NAAT, PLASMA (ARUP)	$37.50	$150.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC HIV 1 RNA QUANT PCR - QDID	$37.50	$150.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC HIV-1 QUANT&REVRSE TRNSCRPJ - HIV-1 RNA, ULTRASENSITIVE QUANT, PCR	$37.50	$150.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Roseland Community Hospital Association Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Detection test by nucleic acid for HIV-1 virus, quantification	$43.62	$675.00	Jul 1, 2026 source file
Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · Kankakee, IL DETECTION TEST BY NUCLEIC ACID FOR HIV-1 VIRUS; QUANTIFICATION	$59.90	$225.00	— source file
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC HIV I RNA QUANT PCR	$79.86	$242.00	— source file
Trinity Medical Center Rock Island · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL HC HIV-1, NA QUAN	$81.70	$102.12	Jan 28, 2026 source file
Mercy Medical Center Aurora · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV VIRAL LOAD	$85.00	$403.00	Sep 1, 2026 source file
Saint Francis Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC IADNA HIV-1 QUANT & REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION	$85.00	$426.00	Sep 1, 2026 source file
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IL CHG IADNA HIV-1 QUANT & REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION	$112.35	$321.00	Feb 3, 2026 source file
Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital Anna · Anna, IL CHG IADNA HIV-1 QUANT & REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION	$112.35	$321.00	Feb 3, 2026 source file
Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion · Marion-Herrin, IL CHG IADNA HIV-1 QUANT & REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION	$112.35	$321.00	Feb 3, 2026 source file
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hiv 1 Quantification (Hivrt)	$127.68	$672.00	Mar 31, 2026 source file
Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hiv 1 Quantification (Hivrt)	$154.56	$672.00	Mar 31, 2026 source file
NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN R Hiv-1 Rna Detect Pcr	$165.75	$255.00	— source file
NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN R Hiv-1 Rna Detect Pcr	$165.75	$255.00	— source file
NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN R Hiv-1 Rna Detect Pcr	$165.75	$255.00	— source file
NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN R Hiv-1 Rna Detect Pcr	$165.75	$255.00	— source file
Hshs Holy Family Hospital Greenville · St. Louis, MO-IL HC HIV-1 QN-90	$181.44	$252.00	— source file
Community First Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Detection test by nucleic acid for HIV-1 virus, quantification	$188.50	$377.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN RealTime Abbott SO	$220.55	$648.67	Mar 17, 2025 source file
Humboldt Park Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Detection test by nucleic acid for HIV-1 virus, quantification	$226.97	$810.60	Aug 24, 2026 source file
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB R HIV-1 RNA DETECT, PCR	$255.00	$255.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB R HIV-1 RNA DETECT, PCR	$255.00	$255.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Swedish Covenant Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB R HIV-1 RNA DETECT, PCR	$255.00	$255.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center Aledo · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL _HIV1 RNA Ql - Sendout	$275.40	$459.00	Mar 31, 2026 source file
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital one side Lake Forest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv-1, Quant, Rt Pcr (Graphical)	$277.20	$396.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv, Quantitative, Pcr	$299.60	$428.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv, Quantitative, Pcr	$299.60	$428.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv, Quantitative, Pcr	$299.60	$428.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Wheaton · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv, Quantitative, Pcr	$299.60	$428.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv, Quantitative, Pcr	$299.60	$428.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv, Quantitative, Pcr	$299.60	$428.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Ref Hiv, Quantitative, Pcr	$299.60	$428.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center Silvis · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL _HIV1 RNA Ql - Sendout	$300.60	$501.00	Mar 31, 2026 source file
Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hb Hiv-1 Quant&Revrse Trnscrpj	$368.00	$368.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTITATIVE	$480.00	$960.00	Nov 4, 2025 source file
La Rabida Children's Hospital\|LaRabida Childrens Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HIV-1 RNA QUANTIFICATION	$549.01	$549.01	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hc Hiv-1 Quantitative	$827.00	$827.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hc Hiv-1 Quantitative	$954.00	$954.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Edward Hospital Naperville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INFECTIOUS AGENT HIV -1 QUANTIFICATION	$1,007.00	$1,007.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INFECTIOUS AGENT HIV -1 QUANTIFICATION	$1,007.00	$1,007.00	Apr 1, 2026 source file
Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City · St. Louis, MO-IL Q40085 HIV1RNA RTPCR	$1,082.68	$1,804.46	— source file

By metro area

Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.

Metro area	Hospitals	Lowest	Median
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	46	$36.89	$299.60
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	3	$81.70	$275.40
St. Louis, MO-IL	2	$181.44	$632.06
Anna, IL	1	$112.35	$112.35
Kankakee, IL	1	$59.90	$59.90
Marion-Herrin, IL	1	$112.35	$112.35
Mount Vernon, IL	1	$112.35	$112.35

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.

HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) in other states

Median cash price across the state's hospitals.