Health Tests · Labcorp OnDemand
MMR Titer Test, $139
$139 single · $219 for 5 markers
- Order online, walk into 2,000+ locations — no appointment
- Physician order included — no doctor visit required
- Results in your portal in days
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Order online for $139, walk into any of 2,000+ Labcorp locations — no doctor's visit needed. Proves immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella without repeating the vaccine series. Results in days — fast enough for school and work deadlines.
The short version
$139, one walk-in visit, results in days
The MMR Immunity Test ($139) measures antibodies to measles, mumps, and rubella — accepted by nursing schools, PA programs, and healthcare employers as proof of immunity. Order online, walk in for the draw (minutes), download the lab report for your program. Need hepatitis B and varicella too? The Standard Immunity Test ($219) covers five diseases in one draw.
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Price
| Option | Price | Per marker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMR Immunity Test | $139 | $46.33/marker | Order → |
| Standard Immunity TestBEST VALUE MMR + hepatitis B + varicella | $219 | $43.8/marker | Order panel → |
Prices checked Oct 9, 2026. HSA/FSA eligible. Self-pay; insurance not billed.
What a titer test measures
A titer measures the level of antibodies to a specific disease in your blood — evidence of immunity from past vaccination or past infection. Results are usually reported as positive/immune (protected), negative/non-immune (not protected), or equivocal (borderline; usually repeated). Unlike a vaccine record, which says you were given the shot, a titer says your immune system responded — which is why institutions trust it.
Which titers schools and employers ask for
The standard healthcare-student and clinical-employee bundle is:
- MMR titer — measles, mumps, and rubella antibodies in one panel. Required by nearly every nursing, PA, medical, and dental program.
- Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) — confirms the Hep B vaccine series worked. Healthcare workers are the main audience; some programs also want the surface antigen checked.
- Varicella titer — chickenpox immunity. A history of having had chickenpox is not always accepted without the lab proof.
Some programs add hepatitis A, polio, or pertussis depending on the clinical setting. Check your program's exact list before ordering — requirements vary.
Titer vs. repeating the vaccine series
If your titer comes back positive, you are done — submit the lab report. If it comes back negative or equivocal, the usual next step is a booster dose followed by a re-titer in 4–8 weeks, not necessarily the full series. That two-step path (titer first, boost only if needed) is almost always cheaper and faster than blindly repeating every vaccine. Keep every lab report: programs typically accept titer documentation for years.
What titer testing costs without insurance
Cash pricing is the whole point of direct-access testing here. A single titer often runs in the tens of dollars; the three-test school bundle as a panel is usually meaningfully cheaper than three separate orders. Compare that against the alternatives: an urgent-care visit for the same labs typically adds a facility fee and a clinician visit charge on top, and repeating a full vaccine series privately can run several times the titer cost. If you have insurance, a doctor-ordered titer may cost only a copay — but scheduling the appointment is what kills deadlines.
Test menus and cash prices change. Check the current price on the test's detail page before ordering — and confirm your program accepts direct-access lab documentation (the overwhelming majority do, since the analysis happens at certified labs).
How walk-in titer testing works
You order the titer or immunity panel online, then visit a patient service center for a standard venous blood draw — no doctor's order, no appointment, and no insurance needed. The draw takes minutes. Results typically post to a secure portal within a few business days, and you can download the lab report to submit to your school or employer. No fasting is required for titer tests.
Common questions
How long do titer results take?
Typically a few business days after the blood draw. If your deadline is within a week, order now and walk in as soon as you can — the lab turnaround is the only part you cannot rush.
What if my titer comes back negative (non-immune)?
It means no detectable protective antibodies. The standard next step is a booster dose, then a re-titer in 4–8 weeks to confirm seroconversion. Your program's occupational health office will have a protocol for this.
Do I need to fast before a titer test?
No. Food does not affect antibody levels, so fasting is not required.
Will my nursing school accept a titer instead of vaccine records?
In most cases, yes — titers are widely accepted as proof of immunity, and many programs explicitly list them as an option. Verify your specific program's requirements before ordering, since a few still want the vaccine series documented.
Can I get titers drawn without a doctor's order?
Yes. Direct-access lab services let you order the test yourself and walk in for the draw. The sample is analyzed at the same certified labs that process doctor-ordered tests.
On a deadline?
Order now, draw this week
Order the MMR Immunity Test for $139 today and walk in tomorrow — the draw takes minutes, results post in days. Faster than repeating the vaccine series.