Pertussis Titer
$ 99.00
What This Test Measures
⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 3–5 days.
Bordetella Pertussis Antibodies
Pertussis IgG (Quantitative)
This test evaluates your body's immune response to whooping cough infection or vaccination.
- IgG antibodies → Indicate past exposure or vaccination response
- Other antibodies (IgM, IgA) may be present during acute infection, but IgG is most commonly used for immunity assessment
📌 Results help determine whether your immune system has responded to Bordetella pertussis
Why Choose This Test?
✅ Helps assess immunity to whooping cough
✅ Useful for healthcare or clinical documentation
✅ Evaluates response after vaccination
✅ Supports overall vaccine immunity review
👉 Know your immunity status before revaccination or exposure
Who Needs a Pertussis Titer Test?
This test may be recommended for:
- Healthcare workers & hospital staff
- Clinical program applicants
- Individuals verifying immunity after vaccination
- Anyone concerned about whooping cough exposure
Why Pertussis Immunity Matters
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can be serious, especially for:
- Infants and newborns
- Immunocompromised individuals
- Pregnant women (risk to newborns)
👉 Verifying immunity helps reduce the risk of transmission in healthcare and community settings
Understanding Your Results
IgG Antibody Results
Your report will include:
- Pertussis IgG antibody level
- Reference range (when applicable)
👉 Elevated IgG levels → May indicate past exposure or vaccination response
👉 Low or absent IgG → May suggest limited immunity
📌 Interpretation can vary—follow up with your healthcare provider or program requirements
Pricing & Location Information
- Pricing may vary between LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics locations
📌 Choose the most convenient and cost-effective location
Important Information
- This service provides lab testing only (not diagnosis or treatment)
- This test is not typically used alone to diagnose acute infection
- Always confirm requirements with your school, employer, or program
Check Your Pertussis Immunity
Simple. Informative. Prepared.
Common questions about this test
What is the Pertussis Titer used for?
The Pertussis Titer is used to help document lab testing or immunity status for school, healthcare, clinical rotation, employment, or program requirements when that test is requested by your school or organization.
Is a doctor's order or lab order included?
Yes. SchoolTiters includes the required doctor's order or lab order when needed so you can complete testing through the ordering process on SchoolTiters.com.
Are results performed by certified labs?
Yes. SchoolTiters results are performed by certified labs and include the lab and result information schools typically need for compliance review.
Will SchoolTiters help fill out school forms?
Yes. For services ordered through SchoolTiters.com, we can help with eligible school forms, physician signatures, or medical-organization stamps at no additional charge. After results are emailed, fill out your personal information and send the form to customerservice@labreqs.com. Learn more about school form help.
Pertussis Titer
$ 99.00
