Measles Immunity Test

$69

With this measles antibody test, you can check to see if you’re protected.

Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection. Initial symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes and a characteristic rash. This test can determine whether you’re immune by checking for measles antibodies in your blood. Finding these antibodies indicates measles immunity, which is possible from either having had measles previously, or from a previous vaccination.

Note: This test is not intended to be used to diagnose a current active Measles infection. Those with any symptoms of Measles infection or recently exposed should contact a health care provider for next steps.

$69

Test Details

Sample Type: Blood

Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location

Age: 18+

Results: 1-2 days from when your sample arrives at our lab

HSA/FSA: Accepted

Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation: No special preparation needed.

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Concerned about outbreaks?

Measles is circulating, and communities may be at risk. In 2019, the CDC confirmed more than 1,000 individual cases of measles across 31 states.

Measles is circulating, and communities may be at risk. In 2019, the CDC confirmed more than 1,000 individual cases of measles across 31 states.

This is the highest increase of reported measles cases in the U.S. since 1992.¹

Traveling abroad?

Measles is prevalent in many parts of the world. Many U.S. cases of Measles were brought back by those traveling abroad.¹^,²

Measles is prevalent in many parts of the world. Many U.S. cases of Measles were brought back by those traveling abroad.¹^,²

DC recommends that all international travelers (6 months of age and older) should be protected against measles, regardless of their destination.⁴

Unsure if you’re immune?

An individual’s level of IgG antibody can vary and may decrease over time.

An individual’s level of IgG antibody can vary and may decrease over time.

Consider testing if you do not have lab confirmation of a previous case of the measles or have no documentation of MMR vaccination. Most people who contract measles in the U.S. are unvaccinated.³

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Measles Cases and Outbreaks. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed December 9, 2022. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html

2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed January 26, 2021. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html

3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Questions About Measles. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed November 5, 2022. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/faqs.html

4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Measles (Rubeola) Plan for Travel. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed November 5, 2020. Accessed January 6, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/plan-for-travel.html

What's Tested

Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG

Produced by the immune system in response to a prior or current case of measles or vaccination.

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

Provide Your Sample

Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.

Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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FAQ

Visit the Labcorp OnDemand website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp OnDemand account. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires a healthcare provider order; for your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with PWNHealth LLC and its affiliated professional entities (collectively, PWNHealth) to provide healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready to be accessed through your Labcorp OnDemand account or through your Labcorp Patient account.
Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also provided to PWNHealth, which provides professional healthcare provider services for OnDemand tests. If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, or federal health authority, but only when legally required. For example, many states require the testing laboratory and healthcare provider to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as sexually transmitted diseases or COVID-19, to local or state health departments.

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