Lab tests
Hepatitis C viral load test (quantitative RNA) cost in Minnesota
Hepatitis C viral load test (quantitative RNA) is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 108 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $192 (most listed prices $49.27–$591).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $35.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health-Virginia price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit LakesHepatitis C viral load test (quantitative RNA)Facility fee only$36.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building)Hepatitis C viral load test (quantitative RNA)Facility fee only$37.62
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)Hepatitis C viral load test (quantitative RNA)Facility fee only$38.36
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brain price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $39.91
Doctor fees are billed separately. +6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Essentia Health-Ada price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42.12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $55.61
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairview Bethesda Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $58.93
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $58.93
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Range Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $61.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Joseph's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterHepatitis C viral load test (quantitative RNA)Doctor fee only$76.40Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $77.12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Francis Health price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a doctor's order?
In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.
Is the blood draw included?
Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.