Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in Orangeburg, SC
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody: from $81.50 to $81.50, with a median of $81.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $81.50 at 17 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB HERPES SIMPLEX AB LGG TYPE 2 | $81.50 | $163.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $81.50, median $81.50, highest $81.50.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $81.50. 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 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.