Herpes (HSV-2) blood test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody: from $8.54 to $424.80, with a median of $31.04. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 49.7× 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.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Hsv 2 Ab Igg | $8.54 | $61.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Hsv 2 Ab Igg | $8.54 | $61.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Labcorp Hsv 2 Ab Igg | $8.54 | $61.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Hsv 2 Ab Igg | $8.54 | $61.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody | $9.94 | $71.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Herpes Simplex Type 2 Antibody | $24.84 | $92.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Hsv 2 Ab Igg | $31.04 | $194.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA HSV TYPE 2 GLYCOPROTEIN G-S Ab | $42.80 | $107.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 86696 HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 2 | $44.20 | $170.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Hsv 2 Ab Igg | $45.76 | $286.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Analysis for Antibody to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 | $52.58 | $239.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA ANALYSIS FOR ANTIBODY TO HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS; TYPE 2 | $66.07 | $110.12 | — source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA HSV-2 Ab IgG LC | $424.80 | $531.00 | Apr 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $8.54 | $17.39 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $66.07 | $66.07 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $424.80 | $424.80 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $8.54 | $8.54 |
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
- Iowa$57.85
- Kansas$43.66
- Kentucky$139.32
- 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.