Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in Iowa
In Iowa, 36 hospitals publish a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody: from $7.50 to $140.70, with a median of $57.85. The lowest price is at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital (Council Bluffs). The highest price is 18.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 86696. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$7.50Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital
Median$57.85half pay less
Highest$140.70in Iowa
Lowest saves$50.35vs the median
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital lowest Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA HSV Type 2 Glycoprotein IgG | $7.50 | $25.00 | Feb 15, 2026 source file |
| Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah · Decorah, IA Analysis for antibody to Herpes simplex virus, type 2 | $26.60 | $38.00 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| Allen Hospital Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell · Grinnell, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke'sJones Regional Medical Center Anamosa · Cedar Rapids, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center Sioux City · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque · Dubuque, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Bettendorf · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Unity Healthcare Muscatine · Muscatine, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown · Marshalltown, IA CHG HERPES SIMPLEX TEST, TYPE 2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL #PRENAT INF-HSV TYPE 2 | $57.60 | $96.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital Elkader · Elkader, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $57.85 | $89.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dyersville Dyersville · Dubuque, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $57.85 | $89.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - New Hampton New Hampton · New Hampton, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $57.85 | $89.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Newton Newton · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $57.85 | $89.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center Oelwein · Oelwein, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $57.85 | $89.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Mason City · Mason City, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $59.15 | $91.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $61.75 | $95.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL #HSV 1/2 IGG-HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 2 | $64.80 | $108.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center Dewitt · Clinton, IA #HSV 1/2 IGM-HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 2 | $66.60 | $111.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $68.90 | $106.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville Centerville · Centerville, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $89.00 | $89.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital Estherville · Estherville, IA | $93.12 | $96.00 | — source file |
| Avera Merrill Pioneer Rock Rapids · Rock Rapids, IA | $93.12 | $96.00 | — source file |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center Clinton · Clinton, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $96.20 | $148.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa West Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $106.00 | $106.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon · Sheldon, IA HERPES SMPLX VIR 2 IGG 86696 | $116.80 | $146.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic West Union · West Union, IA ANTIBODY; HERPES SIMPLEX, TYPE 2 | $131.87 | $222.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Warde 3007450 Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $133.25 | $205.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody Igg | $133.25 | $205.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa Corning · Corning, IA HC HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE II | $135.36 | $282.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley · Omaha, NE-IA HC HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE II | $138.18 | $282.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA HC HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE II | $140.70 | $335.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 4 | $39.20 | $63.38 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | $39.20 | $57.60 |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 | $39.20 | $57.85 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 3 | $7.50 | $138.18 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 3 | $39.20 | $133.25 |
| Clinton, IA | 2 | $66.60 | $81.40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Centerville, IA | 1 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Corning, IA | 1 | $135.36 | $135.36 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Decorah, IA | 1 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Elkader, IA | 1 | $57.85 | $57.85 |
| Estherville, IA | 1 | $93.12 | $93.12 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Grinnell, IA | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Mason City, IA | 1 | $59.15 | $59.15 |
| Muscatine, IA | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| New Hampton, IA | 1 | $57.85 | $57.85 |
| Oelwein, IA | 1 | $57.85 | $57.85 |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 1 | $93.12 | $93.12 |
| Sheldon, IA | 1 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| West Union, IA | 1 | $131.87 | $131.87 |
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.
Herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody in other states
- Alabama$228.00
- Alaska$41.91
- Arizona$21.52
- Arkansas$67.73
- California$66.08
- Colorado$42.28
- Connecticut$65.00
- Delaware$184.68
- Florida$28.64
- Georgia$96.33
- Hawaii$49.80
- Idaho$10.00
- Illinois$66.60
- Indiana$72.60
- Kansas$43.66
- Kentucky$139.32
- Louisiana$31.04
- Maine$62.07
- Maryland$68.61
- Massachusetts$62.22
- Michigan$26.70
- Minnesota$54.93
- Mississippi$26.75
- Missouri$63.70
- Montana$70.83
- Nebraska$116.66
- Nevada$26.49
- New Hampshire$111.75
- New Jersey$22.25
- New Mexico$88.00
- New York$59.40
- North Carolina$70.50
- North Dakota$36.54
- Ohio$66.30
- Oklahoma$70.85
- Oregon$70.50
- Pennsylvania$96.80
- Rhode Island$155.00
- South Carolina$81.50
- South Dakota$93.20
- Tennessee$22.41
- Texas$26.38
- Utah$162.47
- Vermont$119.63
- Virginia$38.40
- Washington$84.00
- West Virginia$35.50
- Wisconsin$81.29
- Wyoming$45.60
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.