Herpes (HSV-1) blood test cost in Talladega, AL
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody: from $166.71 to $166.71, with a median of $166.71. Across Alabama, the median is $99.14 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega, AL · (256) 761-4542 Hc Herpes Simplex Type 1 | $166.71 | $166.71 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $166.71, median $166.71, highest $166.71.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $166.71. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.