Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Immunity Profile Blood Test

A MMR is a titer that includes Mumps Antibodies, Rubella Antibodies, and Rubeola Antibodies.

Description

The MMR Titer is a blood test that checks if you are immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella. It measures your antibody levels to get a sense for whether your immune system has the capability to respond to an infection with one of these diseases.  Most people in the United States receive MMR vaccinations when they are young.  However, the immunity provided by vaccinations may not last throughout a person's life.  An MMR Titer can help a person determine if they are still immune or may need a booster.

You also might have this test to diagnose measles, mumps, or rubella. Symptoms of measles include congestion, cough, fever, and a rash all over your body. Some people don't have the classic symptoms but have measles antibodies in their blood. Symptoms of mumps include swollen parotid or salivary glands, fever, and headache. Symptoms of rubella include fever and a rash.

Presence of specific viral antibodies is presumptive evidence of immunity in the absence of clinical findings suggesting acute infection.