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Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR) cost in California

Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR) 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 California

$61.60Typical
$28.50 – $146Most listed prices

From 152 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.

Nationwide typical: $157 (most listed prices $39.71–$544).

Cheapest in California

  1. Mercy General Hospital
    Hospital · Sacramento, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $8.46

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Mercy San Juan Medical Center
    Hospital · Carmichael, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $10.64

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Woodland Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Woodland, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $10.64

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
    Hospital · Sacramento, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $11.18

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
    Hospital · Oakland, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $11.40

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Whittier Hospital Medical Center
    Hospital · Whittier, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $11.88

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Mercy Hospital of Folsom
    Hospital · Folsom, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $15.10

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Mercy Hospital of Folsom price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence
    Hospital
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Doctor fee only
    $16.50
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
  9. Sierra View Medical Center
    Hospital · Porterville, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $18.91

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Sierra View Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Grass Valley, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $21.15

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. USC Arcadia Hospital
    Hospital · Arcadia, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $23.10

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
    Hospital · San Gabriel, CA
    Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)
    Facility fee only
    $24

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for Hepatitis C virus RNA test (PCR)

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.