Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in New Castle, IN
In New Castle, IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody: from $182.35 to $182.35, with a median of $182.35. Across Indiana, the median is $72.60 at 62 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86696, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 3, 2026 and Jun 3, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Memorial Hospital New Castle, IN · (765) 521-0890 Analysis for antibody to Herpes simplex virus, type 2 | $182.35 | $260.50 | $16.45–$247.48 | 30% | Jun 3, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $182.35, median $182.35, highest $182.35.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. 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 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.