Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in Talladega, AL — inpatient
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody as an inpatient: from $250.00 to $250.00, with a median of $250.00. Across Alabama, the median is $228.00 at 11 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 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 Hb Hsv 2 Igg | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $250.00, median $250.00, highest $250.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $250.00 — 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.