Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in Sturgis, MI — inpatient
In Sturgis, MI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody as an inpatient: from $9.75 to $9.75, with a median of $9.75. Across Michigan, the median is $26.70 at 59 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86696, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Health Three Rivers, MI · (269) 273-9602 Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 2-Specific Abs, IgG | $9.75 | $15.00 | $3.00–$15.00 | 35% | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $9.75, median $9.75, highest $9.75.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $9.75 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.