Lab tests
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) DNA test, PCR cost in Iowa
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) DNA test, PCR is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.
Typical cash price
In Iowa
From 91 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $121 (most listed prices $32.38–$389).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $30.56
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mary Greeley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $37.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Jennie Edmundson price file · checked Oct 2026 - $43.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - $48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing HomeHerpes simplex virus (HSV) DNA test, PCRFacility fee only$48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cass County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Madison County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52.64
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Virginia Gay Hostpital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon IaHerpes simplex virus (HSV) DNA test, PCRFacility fee only$54.15
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon Ia price file · checked Oct 2026 - $55.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026 - $56.35
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a doctor's order?
In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.
Is the blood draw included?
Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.