--- title: Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) Test type: test id: hbv-dna-quantitative url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/hepatitis-b-viral-load-test" price_usd: 849.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 855.99 cpt: 87517 category: STI & Infectious Disease sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "5–8 business days" labs: - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-10-19 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=hepatitis-b-viral-load-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) Test > Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) measures HBV DNA, Quantitative (IU/mL) and HBV DNA (log10 IU/mL) from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $849.99 plus a $6 lab processing fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 5–8 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Labcorp. **Also known as:** HBV DNA Quantitative PCR, Hepatitis B DNA Test, HBV Viral Load, HBV DNA RealTime Abbott ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $849.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($855.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 87517 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 5–8 business days | | Labs | Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 2 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) test tell you? Measures the amount of hepatitis B virus DNA in your blood (viral load) by Abbott RealTime PCR — used to monitor chronic hepatitis B and the response to antiviral treatment. For people already diagnosed; this is not a screening test. In chronic hepatitis B, the amount of viral DNA circulating in the blood — the viral load — is the key number for deciding whether treatment is needed, whether an antiviral is working, and how much risk the infection poses to the liver over time. This test quantifies HBV DNA with the Abbott RealTime HBV assay at Labcorp (Labcorp test 551745) and reports the result in IU/mL and as log10 IU/mL, from a lower limit of about 10 IU/mL up to a billion. Specialists typically check it every 3–6 months during treatment and at least yearly in untreated chronic infection, together with ALT, HBeAg status, and liver imaging. Because different manufacturers' assays can differ slightly, trends should be followed on the same assay — which is why this listing names it. This is a monitoring test for people who already know they have hepatitis B; to find out whether you have hepatitis B, order the hepatitis B surface antigen and core antibody tests instead. Viral-load testing is almost always covered by insurance when a hepatologist or infectious-disease clinician orders it; this cash option is for people without coverage or who prefer to self-pay. **Clinical use:** STI and infectious disease testing identifies current or past infections that often present without obvious symptoms — preventing complications, transmission, and long-term sequelae. ## Who should order it? Anyone with a new sexual partner, symptoms suggesting an STI, recent exposure, planning pregnancy, or seeking routine sexual health screening per CDC recommendations. ## Biomarkers measured - HBV DNA, Quantitative (IU/mL) - HBV DNA (log10 IU/mL) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Labcorp | $849.99 | $855.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) test cost? A Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) test costs $849.99 at TestWell — $855.99 all-in, since the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order and there is no draw or physician fee. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $1200.00 self-pay. With insurance you pay your plan's negotiated rate against your deductible; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Labcorp) | $849.99 | $855.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $1200.00 | $1200.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | ## How do you prepare? No fasting or special preparation required. Keep taking any antiviral medication as prescribed — the test is meant to show how well it is working. ## Related conditions - STI screening (Z11.3) - Infectious disease evaluation (Z11.9) ## Common questions about the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) test ### How long do Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) results take? Most Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) results are available in 5–8 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR)? Blood draw. A standard venous blood draw, collected at any Quest, Labcorp or BioReference patient service center — walk in with the requisition we email you, no appointment needed at most locations. ### How much does the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) is $849.99. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $1200 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR)? No fasting required for the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR). No fasting or special preparation required. Keep taking any antiviral medication as prescribed — the test is meant to show how well it is working. ### Where can I get the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) done? The Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) is available at Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ### What is the CPT code for a Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) test? CPT 87517. That is the billing code Quest, Labcorp and hospital laboratories all use for a Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) test, so it is the number to match on an explanation of benefits, a doctor's order or a price list — the same code, the same test, whichever lab draws it. You do not need the code to order: TestWell sells the Hepatitis B Viral Load (HBV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR) test for $849.99 with the physician order included, no insurance required, and results in 5–8 business days. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=hepatitis-b-viral-load-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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