The short answer
Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test measures HSV-1 IgG Antibody and HSV-2 IgG Antibody from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $54.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$300
cash pay
Other Labs
$105
+ lab fees
TestWell
$54.99
+ $6 lab fee
This test detects type-specific IgG antibodies to both HSV-1 and HSV-2, allowing you to know which type(s) you carry. HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes while HSV-2 is more commonly associated with genital herpes, though either type can infect either location. Antibodies typically develop 2–12 weeks after infection. Many carriers are asymptomatic and unaware of their status.
HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG antibody test. Diagnoses past or chronic herpes infection. Note: routine HSV screening is NOT recommended for asymptomatic adults due to high false-positive rates — order only if symptomatic or partner-affected.
Anyone with recurrent genital or oral lesions of unclear cause, partners of someone with herpes wanting to know their status, anyone with first-episode genital ulcer, pre-pregnancy or pregnancy screening (selective).
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
2–5 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
2 biomarkers tested
Your Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test results will include values for each of the 2 biomarkers tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 2–5 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. Most accurate 12+ weeks after potential exposure.
A Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test test costs $54.99 at TestWell — $60.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $105.00 at Quest Health and $149.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $300.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $54.99 | $60.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $105.00 | $105.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $149.00 | $149.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $300.00 | $300.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
42% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 3640 · Labcorp test no. 164099 · BioReference code 0109-9. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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TestWell Price
$54.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
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Save $89.94This test is part of the STI Comprehensive Panel — 7 tests · 14 biomarkers for $249.99, $89.94 less than à la carte.
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