Poliovirus Types 1 and 3 Immune Antibody
$ 229.00
Polio Titer Test
Poliovirus Type 1 & 3 Antibody Blood Test for Immunity Verification
Need proof of polio immunity?
The Polio Titer Test measures neutralizing antibodies to Poliovirus types 1 and 3 to help verify your immune status for school, healthcare, travel, or employment requirements.
✔ Confirms immunity to poliovirus
✔ Quantitative antibody results
✔ Used for travel, healthcare & compliance clearance
⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 3–5 days.
What This Test Measures
Poliovirus Antibodies (Types 1 & 3)
This blood test evaluates neutralizing antibodies against:
- Poliovirus Type 1
- Poliovirus Type 3
📌 These antibodies indicate whether your immune system can respond to a polio infection
📌 Results include antibody levels used to assess immune status
Why Choose This Test?
✅ Confirms immunity when vaccination history is unclear
✅ Helpful for international travel requirements
✅ Used for healthcare & compliance verification (Reptrax, Vendormate)
✅ Supports overall vaccine immunity assessment
Why Polio Immunity Matters
Polio is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and can cause:
- Partial paralysis
- Full paralysis
- Long-term complications
👉 Verifying immunity helps ensure protection, especially for high-risk environments or travel
Who Needs a Polio Titer Test?
This test is recommended for:
- Healthcare students & professionals
- Individuals needing compliance clearance
- International travelers to polio-risk regions
- Anyone unsure of their vaccination or immunity status
Why Is There No Polio Type 2 Test?
Poliovirus Type 2 has been globally eradicated.
- Last known case: 1999
- Official eradication declared: 2016
- Vaccines were updated to remove Type 2 coverage
📌 For this reason, routine testing only includes Types 1 and 3
⚠️ Important USCIS & Acceptance Information
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Polio titer testing is currently NOT accepted by USCIS for immigration purposes
(due to the absence of Type 2 antibody testing) - Always confirm with your school, employer, or organization whether a polio titer test is acceptable, as some may require vaccination records instead
📌 Requirements can vary significantly depending on the program or agency
Important Availability Information
⚠️ Polio titers are NOT available through LabCorp
- This test must be completed through Quest Diagnostics
- Availability may vary by location
👉 Contact us if you need help locating a testing option
Who Commonly Orders This Test?
- Nursing & medical students
- Healthcare workers & hospital staff
- Reptrax / Vendormate compliance users
- Individuals verifying full vaccine immunity
Important Information
- This service provides lab testing guidance only
- Testing availability may vary depending on the lab provider
- Always verify requirements with your school, employer, or program
Need Help With Testing or Vaccinations?
We can help guide you to the right test or vaccination options based on your needs.
👉 Contact us for assistance @ customerservice@labreqs.com
Common questions about this test
What is the Poliovirus Types 1 and 3 Immune Antibody used for?
The Poliovirus Types 1 and 3 Immune Antibody 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.
Poliovirus Types 1 and 3 Immune Antibody
$ 229.00
