Herpes (HSV-1) blood test cost in Philadelphia, PA
In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 20 hospitals list a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody: from $13.00 to $249.60, with a median of $29.80. The lowest listed price is at Roxborough Memorial Hospital and 1 other hospital — $16.80 less than the median here. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $73.80 at 60 hospitals.
Cash prices at 20 facilities across 18 cities for code 86695, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 24, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Lowest$13.00Roxborough Memorial Hospital + 1 more
Median$29.80half pay less
Highest$249.60in this market
Difference19.2×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
median
Lowest $13.00Highest $249.60
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital lowest Philadelphia, PA · (215) 483-9900 Hc Herpes Simplex Test, Type 1 | $13.00 | $138.13 | $10.55–$133.99 | 91% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital lowest Philadelphia, PA · (215) 483-9900 Hc Herpes Simplex Test, Type 1 | $13.00 | $138.13 | $10.55–$133.99 | 91% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Lower Bucks Hospital lowest Bristol, PA · (215) 785-9200 Hc Herpes Simplex Test, Type 1 | $13.00 | $165.00 | $10.55–$132.00 | 92% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital Media, PA · (610) 566-9400 Hc Hsv 1/2 Igg Specific Antibodies: Hsv Type 1 | $15.20 | $38.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital Malvern, PA Hc Hsv 1/2 Igg Specific Antibodies: Hsv Type 1 | $15.20 | $38.00 | — | 60% | — source file |
| Paoli Hospital Paoli, PA · (610) 648-1000 Hc Hsv 1/2 Igg Specific Antibodies: Hsv Type 1 | $15.20 | $38.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lankenau Medical Center Wynnewood, PA · (610) 645-2000 Hc Hsv 1/2 Igg Specific Antibodies: Hsv Type 1 | $15.20 | $38.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA · (610) 526-3000 Hc Hsv 1/2 Igg Specific Antibodies: Hsv Type 1 | $15.20 | $38.00 | — | 60% | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 Antibody Igm Ifa With Reflex Comp 1 Quest | $26.00 | $26.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 Antibody Igm Ifa With Reflex Comp 1 Quest | $26.00 | $26.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Virtua Memorial Hospital Mount Holly, NJ · (609) 267-0700 HC Hsv Type 1 Mayo | $29.80 | $298.00 | $10.32–$185.69 | 90% | — source file |
| West Jersey Hospital Voorhees, NJ · (856) 247-3000 HC Hsv Type 1 Mayo | $29.80 | $298.00 | $10.32–$185.69 | 90% | — source file |
| Virtua Willingboro Hospital Willinboro, NJ · (609) 835-2900 HC Hsv Type 1 Mayo | $29.80 | $298.00 | $10.32–$185.69 | 90% | — source file |
| West Jersey Hospital Voorhees, NJ · (856) 247-3000 HC Hsv Type 1 Mayo | $29.80 | $298.00 | $10.32–$185.69 | 90% | — source file |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Camden, NJ · (856) 886-5373 HC Hsv Type 1 Mayo | $29.80 | $298.00 | $10.32–$185.69 | 90% | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Hsv Type 1 and Type 2 Component 2 | $36.00 | $36.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Hsv Type 1 and Type 2 Component 2 | $36.00 | $36.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Herpes Simplex 1 + 2 Igg Ab Quest Component 1 | $37.00 | $37.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Herpes Simplex 1 + 2 Igg Ab Quest Component 1 | $37.00 | $37.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Inspira Medical Center Elmer Elmer, NJ · (856) 363-1000 HSV 1 ANTIBODY | $44.70 | $44.70 | $9.04–$60.64 | — | Mar 24, 2026 source file |
| Inspira Medical Center Mannington Salem, NJ HSV 1 ANTIBODY | $44.70 | $44.70 | $7.53–$60.64 | — | Mar 24, 2026 source file |
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill Mullica Hill, NJ HSV 1 ANTIBODY | $44.70 | $44.70 | $9.04–$60.64 | — | Mar 24, 2026 source file |
| Inspira Health Center Woodbury Woodbury, NJ HSV 1 ANTIBODY | $44.70 | $44.70 | $8.55–$60.64 | — | Mar 24, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 421-4100 HC Quest 12598 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg CSF | $44.85 | $69.00 | $12.93–$244.68 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 421-4100 HC Quest 17169 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $45.50 | $70.00 | $12.93–$244.68 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 421-4100 HC Quest 85428 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg CSF | $48.10 | $74.00 | $12.93–$244.68 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 421-4100 HC Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igm | $50.70 | $78.00 | $12.93–$244.68 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 421-4100 HC Quest Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $50.70 | $78.00 | $12.93–$244.68 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 421-4100 HC Quest Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Titer Igm | $50.70 | $78.00 | $12.93–$244.68 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 421-4100 HC Quest 6447 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $50.70 | $78.00 | $12.93–$244.68 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Hsv Type 1 Ab | $69.00 | $69.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Hsv Type 1 Ab | $69.00 | $69.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital Malvern, PA Hc Hsvg/Hgcsf Herpes 1 | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | — source file |
| Lankenau Medical Center Wynnewood, PA · (610) 645-2000 Hc Hsvg/Hgcsf Herpes 1 | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital Media, PA · (610) 566-9400 Hc Hsv 1 Igm | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital Media, PA · (610) 566-9400 Hc Hsvg/Hgcsf Herpes 1 | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lankenau Medical Center Wynnewood, PA · (610) 645-2000 Hc Hsv 1 Igm | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Paoli Hospital Paoli, PA · (610) 648-1000 Hc Hsv 1 Igm | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Paoli Hospital Paoli, PA · (610) 648-1000 Hc Hsvg/Hgcsf Herpes 1 | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital Malvern, PA Hc Hsv 1 Igm | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | — source file |
| The Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA · (610) 526-3000 Hc Hsvg/Hgcsf Herpes 1 | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | — source file |
| The Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA · (610) 526-3000 Hc Hsv 1 Igm | $73.20 | $183.00 | — | 60% | — source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA · (215) 750-2003 HC Quest 42832 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igm | $85.15 | $131.00 | $13.10–$199.94 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA · (215) 750-2003 HC Quest 85428 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg CSF | $85.15 | $131.00 | $13.10–$199.94 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA · (215) 750-2003 HC Quest Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Titer Igm | $85.15 | $131.00 | $13.10–$199.94 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA · (215) 750-2003 HC Quest 42832 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $85.15 | $131.00 | $13.10–$199.94 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA · (215) 750-2003 HC Quest 6447 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $85.15 | $131.00 | $13.10–$199.94 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA · (215) 750-2003 HC Quest 17169 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $85.15 | $131.00 | $13.10–$199.94 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA · (215) 750-2003 HC Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igm | $85.15 | $131.00 | $13.10–$199.94 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Darby, PA · (215) 237-4000 HC Warde Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $124.80 | $192.00 | $13.16–$230.96 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Darby, PA · (215) 237-4000 HC Warde 3007450 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $124.80 | $192.00 | $13.16–$230.96 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Darby, PA · (215) 237-4000 HC Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igm | $124.80 | $192.00 | $13.16–$230.96 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Darby, PA · (215) 237-4000 HC Quest Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $124.80 | $192.00 | $13.16–$230.96 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Hsv 1 Igm Titer | $140.00 | $140.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Hsv 1 Igm Titer | $140.00 | $140.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Encephalitis Antibody CSF Component 5 | $179.00 | $179.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE · (302) 651-4000 Encephalitis Antibody CSF Component 5 | $179.00 | $179.00 | — | — | — source file |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA · (215) 335-6000 HC Warde 3007450 Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $249.60 | $384.00 | $13.19–$473.55 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA · (215) 335-6000 HC Quest Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igg | $249.60 | $384.00 | $13.19–$473.55 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA · (215) 335-6000 HC Herpes Simplex Type 1 Antibody Igm | $249.60 | $384.00 | $13.19–$473.55 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $13.00, median $29.80, highest $249.60 — a 19.2× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 14 facilities here, median $44.70. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 14 of 14 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at none is it below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This blood test looks for antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 1, which causes cold sores and some genital herpes.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.