Titers & Immunization

Blood titers are usually given to check and see if you have antibodies against some of the most common communicable diseases such as Hepatitis A and B, mumps, measles, rubella, varicella, tuberculosis, among others. These tests also measure the levels or the amount of these antibodies. If you tested positive to the antibodies, it means you are immune. If you tested negative, then you are going to need vaccination.

This may not apply to all but a growing number of organizations, educational institutions, health-care facilities etc. require their staff to be tested and vaccinated for common communicable diseases.

Treatment and Prevention of Titers Immunization

The World Health Organization has a list of about 25 diseases that can be prevented by vaccinations, and below are some of the most common ones and the type of vaccination given:

• Varicella titer to check for chickenpox antibodies; and Varicella vaccine to prevent chickenpox.
• MMR titter to check antibodies for mumps and measles as well as rubella viruses; and MMR vaccine to prevent these diseases.
• Hepatitis A and B titers to check for hepatitis A and B antibodies; and hepatitis A and B vaccine to prevent these communicable diseases.
• Polio titer to check for poliovirus antibodies; and polio vaccine for immunization.
• Tetanus and diphtheria titers to check for Clostridium tetani and Corynebacterium diphtheria antibodies; and TD vaccine for vaccination.

These blood titers can cost you some money, so it would be worthwhile to check our online medical marketplace to compare the costs of the blood titters and select a good provider that offers the most affordable packages.