Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in Rumford, ME
In Rumford, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody: from $91.00 to $91.00, with a median of $91.00. Across Maine, the median is $62.07 at 22 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86696, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 29, 2026 and Apr 29, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumford Hospital Rumford, ME · (207) 369-1000 HC HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $91.00 | $314.06 | $19.35–$284.85 | 71% | Apr 29, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $91.00, median $91.00, highest $91.00.
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.