On your lab requisition: Quest “Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (IgG), Type-Specific Antibody” (test code 3640)Labcorp “HSV 1 and 2 Ab, IgG” (test no. 164099)BioReference “Herpes I/II Ab. Screen, IgG” (test code 0109-9)
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 processing 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 processing 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 · typical; varies by lab and draw day
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. Already have results? Analyze them with your AI assistant against our physician-reviewed ranges.
No fasting required. Most accurate 12+ weeks after potential exposure.
TestWell orders the same Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test the labs run for doctors' offices, so you can walk into any of these labs with our requisition — no doctor's visit, a licensed physician authorizes the order, and most patient service centers take walk-ins. The table shows each lab's own test code, the name printed on the requisition, what the lab charges on its own consumer site, and the price through TestWell at that lab (plus one $6 fee per order).
| Lab | Test code | On the requisition | Lab's own site | Through TestWell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | test code 3640 | “Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (IgG), Type-Specific Antibody” | $105.00 | $54.99 + $6 |
| Labcorp | test no. 164099 | “HSV 1 and 2 Ab, IgG” | $149.00 | $62.99 + $6 |
| BioReference (New York & New Jersey) | test code 0109-9 | “Herpes I/II Ab. Screen, IgG” | n/a | $57.99 + $6 |
You choose the lab at checkout; the requisition is written for that lab and arrives by email within minutes. New York and New Jersey orders draw at BioReference. Lab-direct prices are read from the labs' public pages and re-checked regularly.
Where to get it near you: patient service centers by state and city · search by ZIP code
A Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test costs $54.99 at TestWell — $60.99 all-in, since the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order and there is no draw or physician fee. The labs' own sites list the same test at $105.00 at Quest Health and $149.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (checked Oct 21, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $300.00 self-pay. With insurance you pay your plan's negotiated rate against your deductible; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest) | $54.99 | $60.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| TestWell (drawn at Labcorp) | $62.99 | $68.99 | Labcorp's own cost for this test is higher; same order, same portal, same physician review |
| TestWell (drawn at BioReference — New York & New Jersey) | $57.99 | $63.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route to BioReference; Quest Health and Labcorp OnDemand don't take self-ordered draws in those states |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $105.00 | $105.00 | list price checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $149.00 | $149.00 | list price checked Oct 21, 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.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Type-specific IgG antibodies to HSV-1 (typically oral, but increasingly genital) and HSV-2 (typically genital). IgG develops 4-12 weeks after primary infection and persists for life. This test does NOT detect active outbreaks — only past or chronic infection. For an active lesion, swab PCR is more reliable.
CDC and USPSTF specifically recommend against routine HSV screening in asymptomatic adults because false-positive rates are high (especially HSV-2 IgG below index 3.5) and the psychological cost of a false positive outweighs the clinical benefit. Test only if symptomatic, partner-affected, or pregnant with risk factors.
Index value above 1.1 is reported positive. Values 1.1-3.5 (especially for HSV-2) are commonly false positives — many labs reflex to a confirmatory Western blot when in this gray zone. Above 3.5 is reliably positive.
On TestWell, the HSV 1 & 2 IgG test is $54.99. Quest Health lists the same test at $105, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $200-300 without insurance.
HSV-1 IgG: CPT 86695. HSV-2 IgG: CPT 86696. Both billed together on a single requisition.
Antibody (IgG) testing detects past infection at any time but takes 4-12 weeks after exposure to become reliable. A swab PCR of an active lesion confirms current infection within hours but only works if you have a visible sore. For symptomatic patients, both can be useful.
Ordered directly, a Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test lists at $105.00 at Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) and $149.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (prices checked October 2026). TestWell orders the same test at the same Quest or Labcorp patient service centers for $54.99 — $60.99 all-in with the $6 per-order lab processing fee — paid out of pocket at checkout with no insurance, doctor's visit or draw fee; HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test results are typically ready in 2–5 business days after your draw at Quest or Labcorp. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation.
No, fasting is not required for a Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test — you can eat normally and book any time of day. Most accurate 12+ weeks after potential exposure.
Order the Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test online from TestWell for $54.99 (plus a $6 per-order lab processing fee) — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed. A licensed physician authorizes the order, then you walk into any Quest or Labcorp patient service center near you for the draw (the lab locator on our site lists the closest ones by ZIP code), and results arrive in 2–5 business days.
The Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) Antibody Test is Quest Diagnostics test code 3640 ("Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (IgG), Type-Specific Antibody"), Labcorp test number 164099 ("HSV 1 and 2 Ab, IgG"), BioReference code 0109-9 ("Herpes I/II Ab. Screen, IgG"). TestWell orders it under those codes for $54.99 at Quest, Labcorp or BioReference — no doctor's visit or insurance required, results in 2–5 business days. Codes verified against the labs' catalogs in 2026.
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$54.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
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