Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis Titer for Minors

Tdap / DTaP Antibody Blood Test for School, Immigration & Vaccine Record Requirements

Need proof of immunity for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis for a child or minor? The Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis Titer for Minors is a blood test package that checks antibody levels related to these vaccine-preventable diseases.

This test may help provide lab documentation when a school, immigration medical exam, healthcare program, camp, or other organization asks for proof of immunity and vaccine records are missing, incomplete, or unavailable.

This product is intended for minor lab testing. Availability may vary by age, location, lab provider, and state rules.

✔ Includes tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis antibody testing
✔ Useful when vaccine records cannot be obtained from a doctor's office
✔ May support school and immigration-related documentation
✔ Doctor's order included
✔ No insurance required

⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 3–5 days.

What This Test Measures

Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis Antibodies

This blood test package evaluates antibody response related to:

• Tetanus antibodies
• Diphtheria antibodies
• Pertussis antibodies

Antibodies may be present after vaccination or prior exposure. Results may help provide additional information when proof of vaccination or immune response documentation is requested.

Why a Minor May Need This Titer

• School enrollment - Some schools may request vaccination records or proof of immunity for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
• Missing vaccine records - A titer may help when records cannot be found, are incomplete, or cannot be obtained from a pediatrician, previous doctor's office, prior school, or immunization registry.
• Immigration medical exam preparation - Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccination history may be reviewed during immigration medical exams. Final acceptance is determined by the civil surgeon or requesting authority.
• Program or camp requirements - Some programs may request documentation before participation.
• Healthcare or clinical requirements - Some training programs or healthcare settings may request evidence of vaccination or immunity.

School and Immunization Record Use

Schools often ask for documented proof of DTaP, Tdap, Td, or related vaccination history. If a parent or guardian cannot obtain vaccine records from a doctor's office, prior school, state registry, or pediatric clinic, antibody testing may help provide supporting lab documentation.

Requirements vary by school, district, state, and program. Always confirm that a titer result will be accepted before ordering.

Immigration Use

For immigration medical exams, vaccination and immunity requirements are reviewed by a designated civil surgeon. This titer may help provide documentation for review, but the civil surgeon or immigration medical provider decides whether the result meets the requirement.

LabReqs provides access to testing and lab results. We do not complete immigration medical exams, Form I-693, vaccine waivers, or exemption forms.

Important Exemption Notice

This service provides access to lab testing only. We do not provide vaccine exemption forms, medical exemption forms, religious exemption forms, school exemption forms, immigration exemption forms, or letters requesting exemption from vaccination requirements.

If you need an exemption form, waiver, or medical determination, contact your child's physician, school, civil surgeon, or the organization requesting the documentation.

Who Should Order This Test?

This test may be appropriate for:

• Parents or guardians who need tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis documentation for a minor
• Children or teens with missing or incomplete vaccine records
• Minors needing school immunization documentation
• Families preparing for immigration medical exam requirements
• Students who need proof of vaccination history or antibody response for school, camp, or program clearance

Important Cost-Saving Guidance

Please read before ordering this test. In many cases, getting a Tdap, Td, or age-appropriate tetanus-containing vaccine may be less expensive than ordering antibody testing.

• Do not order this test just to avoid vaccination unless your school, employer, civil surgeon, or program specifically says a titer is acceptable.
• If your child has not had a tetanus-containing vaccine within the required timeframe, vaccination may be more appropriate and cost-effective than testing.
• Only order this test if a titer is specifically required, or if you need lab documentation because vaccine records are missing, incomplete, or unavailable.
• Confirm acceptance before ordering. Some schools, immigration providers, and programs may require vaccine records instead of antibody results.

This package may save money compared with ordering tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis antibody tests separately. However, if vaccination is acceptable for your requirement, vaccination may still be the lower-cost option.

Pricing & Location Information

• Pricing may vary between Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics locations.
• Minor testing availability may vary by location, lab provider, age, and state rules.
• A parent or legal guardian may need to accompany the minor for the blood draw.
• Check available location options before ordering when possible.

Understanding Your Results

Your report includes quantitative antibody values for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, along with reference ranges. The requesting school, program, civil surgeon, or healthcare provider determines whether your child's results meet their requirement.

👉 Positive or protective antibody result - May indicate evidence of antibody response.
👉 Negative, low, or non-protective result - May mean your child needs vaccination, booster vaccination, or follow-up with a healthcare provider.

Always review results with your child's physician or the organization requesting documentation.

How It Works

1. Order online.
2. Receive the lab order. A doctor's order is included.
3. Visit a participating lab location that can collect minors.
4. Complete the blood draw.
5. Receive the lab results. Result timing may vary by lab, location, and test processing.

Before Ordering for a Minor

• Minor testing availability varies by location and lab provider.
• A parent or legal guardian may need to accompany the minor.
• Some lab locations may have age restrictions.
• Pricing and availability may differ between Labcorp and Quest locations.
• Confirm that the requesting school, civil surgeon, or organization will accept titer results.
• This test does not replace medical advice, vaccination counseling, or care from a pediatrician.

Why Choose This Test?

✅ Designed for minor immunity documentation
✅ Helpful when vaccine records are unavailable
✅ May support school, program, or immigration-related requirements
✅ Combines tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis testing
✅ Doctor's order included
✅ No insurance needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this test be used if my child's vaccine records are missing?

Yes. This titer may help provide lab documentation when vaccine records cannot be obtained from a doctor's office, previous school, or immunization registry. Always confirm acceptance with the organization requesting the records.

Can this test be used for school requirements?

It may be useful for school documentation when a titer is accepted. Requirements vary by school, district, state, and program, so confirm before ordering.

Can this test be used for immigration purposes?

This test may help provide documentation for review during an immigration medical exam. The civil surgeon or immigration medical provider determines whether the results meet the requirement.

Do you provide vaccine exemption forms?

No. We provide access to lab testing only. We do not provide medical, religious, school, immigration, or vaccine exemption forms.

Is this a vaccine?

No. This is a blood test that checks antibody levels. It does not include vaccination.

Does this test include a doctor's order?

Yes. A doctor's order is included with this lab test.

Get Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis Documentation for a Minor

Use this test when a child or minor needs tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis antibody documentation for school, immigration review, missing vaccine records, or other clearance requirements.

Order the Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis Titer for Minors today.