Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody as an inpatient: from $93.66 to $93.66, with a median of $93.66. Across Missouri, the median is $63.70 at 27 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86696, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 2 | $93.66 | $234.15 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $93.66, median $93.66, highest $93.66.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $68.25 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This blood test looks for antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 2, the usual cause of genital herpes.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.