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title: MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Test
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lab_fee_usd: 6
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cpt: 86765, 86735, 86762
category: Immunity & Vaccination
sample: Blood draw
fasting_required: false
results_in: "3–5 business days"
labs:
  - Quest
orderable: true
reviewed_at: 2026-09-14
order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=mmr-immunity-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown"
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# MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Test

> MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) measures Measles IgG, Mumps IgG and Rubella IgG from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $289.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price | $289.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($295.99 all-in for this test alone) |
| CPT code | 86765, 86735, 86762 |
| Sample | Blood draw |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Results | 3–5 business days |
| Labs | Quest Diagnostics |
| Biomarkers measured | 3 |
| Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed |
| Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) |

## What does the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) test tell you?

Checks antibody levels for measles, mumps, and rubella to verify vaccine immunity.

This immunity panel measures IgG antibodies for measles, mumps, and rubella to determine if you are immune — either from prior vaccination or natural infection. Many adults lack proof of vaccination or may have waning immunity. This test is commonly required for healthcare workers, college enrollment, international travel, and anyone who wants to verify their protection status.

**Clinical use:** Immunity testing confirms protective antibody levels from past infection or vaccination — useful for travel, occupational, prenatal, or post-illness verification.

## Who should order it?

Healthcare workers, travelers, pregnant individuals or those planning pregnancy, immunocompromised patients, and anyone confirming vaccine response or natural immunity.

## Biomarkers measured

- Measles IgG
- Mumps IgG
- Rubella IgG

## Price by lab

| Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quest Diagnostics | $289.99 | $295.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) |

Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added.

## How much does a MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) test cost?

A MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) test costs $289.99 at TestWell — $295.99 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 $142.00 at Quest Health and $139.00 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) | $289.99 | $295.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $142.00 | $142.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/measles-mumps-rubella-mmr-antibody-test-panel/94356M.html) |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $139.00 | $139.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/measles-mumps-rubella-mmr-immunity-test) |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $300.00 | $300.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |

Lab test codes: Quest test code 5259.

## How do you prepare?

No fasting required.

## Related conditions

- Immunity verification (Z11.59)
- Vaccine response monitoring (Z23)

## Is the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) worth it?

> Worth it when an institution demands proof of MMR immunity and your vaccination records are lost, abroad, or not accepted - the titer IS the proof, no records needed. If your form accepts a new vaccination card instead, price both routes first: an MMR booster at a pharmacy can cost less than the titer.

### Worth it if you…

- Nursing, medical, and health-science students whose programs require titers specifically (a vaccination card does not satisfy them)
- Healthcare workers clearing occupational-health requirements
- International students and immigrants whose childhood records are in another country or language
- Anyone advised to document immunity rather than revaccinate (e.g. pregnancy or immune conditions where live vaccines are avoided - with your provider's guidance)

### You can probably wait if you…

- Your requirement accepts a vaccination record and you can get an MMR booster cheaply - if the titer comes back non-immune you will need the shot anyway
- You already have an immune titer on file - institutions almost always accept titers of any age, so re-testing adds nothing

### At home or in the lab?

At-home collection is not recommended for this test. A standard walk-in venous draw at Quest - no fasting, no preparation. All three antibodies (measles, mumps, rubella) come from the same tube, and if you also need varicella or hepatitis B titers or a TB test, everything can be drawn in the same visit (see the [Pre-Enrollment Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/pre-enrollment-health-panel)).

### How do you read the results?

| Result | Typical adult range | What an out-of-range value can mean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measles (rubeola) IgG | Positive / immune | Positive documents protection. Non-immune means one MMR booster - measles immunity is the component institutions scrutinize hardest during outbreaks. |
| Mumps IgG | Positive / immune | Mumps antibodies wane most often of the three; an isolated non-immune mumps result is common and is fixed with a single booster. |
| Rubella IgG | Positive / immune | Rubella immunity matters especially for anyone who may become pregnant and for healthcare settings; non-immune means one booster (not given during pregnancy). |

_This section medically reviewed; last reviewed 2026-07-23._

## Common questions about the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) test

### How long do MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) results take?

Most MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) results are available in 3–5 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal.

### What sample is collected for the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)?

Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available.

### How much does the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) cost without insurance?

On TestWell, the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) is $289.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $129. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $300 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price.

### Do I need to fast before the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)?

No fasting required for the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella). No fasting required.

### Where can I get the MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) done?

The MMR Immunity Test (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) is available at Quest patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you.

### Is an MMR titer accepted instead of vaccination records?

Yes - universities, nursing programs, healthcare employers, and the immigration vaccination review all accept quantitative IgG titers as lab evidence of immunity. Many clinical programs actually require titers rather than vaccination cards, because titers verify immunity directly.

### Why is the MMR titer more expensive than other titers?

It is three separate IgG assays (measles, mumps, rubella) bundled by the lab, so it costs more than single-antibody titers like varicella. If your form accepts a new vaccination record instead of a titer, a pharmacy MMR booster can be the cheaper route - we would rather you order the right thing than the most expensive thing.

### What if one component comes back non-immune?

You get one MMR booster and re-document - the vaccine covers all three diseases in one shot. Waned mumps immunity is the most common culprit and does not mean your childhood vaccination failed; antibody levels simply drift below lab cutoffs over decades.

### How long is an MMR titer valid?

Immunity documented by titer is generally treated as lifelong - most institutions accept a positive titer of any age. A minority of healthcare employers want titers drawn within a recent window (1-5 years), so check your specific requirement before reusing an old report.

## How to order

1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=mmr-immunity-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown
2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA.
3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email.
4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites.
5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days with reference ranges and flags.

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Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md

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