# Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Quantitative, Real-time PCR (Graphical)

> This test measures the specific amount of Hepatitis C virus genetic material in your blood, commonly known as the viral load. It helps show how active the infection is and allows doctors to monitor how well antiviral treatments are working. This information helps distinguish between an active, multiplying infection and one that is responding to medication. However, this test only counts the virus and does not measure the amount of physical damage or scarring in the liver.

- Labcorp code: 550070
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=550070&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.