Illinois Titer & TB Testing for Nursing and Health Students
Titers, TB tests, and immunity panels for nursing, medical, and allied-health students in Illinois. Order online with the doctor's order included and no insurance needed, then complete your test at any participating lab location throughout Illinois. Results come on an official CLIA-certified lab report.
Illinois titer and TB testing at a glance
- Where to test: any participating Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp location in Illinois, plus participating urgent care and occupational health clinics. Sample locations in 2 cities are listed below; they are examples, not a complete list.
- Cost: Hep B titer $38.88, Varicella titer $46.99, MMR titer $79.00, Hep B + MMR + Varicella panel $136.00, QuantiFERON TB blood test $137.00.
- Illinois college rule: Covered postsecondary students must provide Department-required immunization proof.
- Old shot records: I-CARE; if records are missing, a titer can document immunity.
Order the Immunity Panel ($136)See all titers
Popular Illinois cities
SchoolTiters works statewide. These cities have sample lab addresses or a full local guide:
- Aurora
- Chicago titer and TB testing (full local guide)
Sample lab locations by city in Illinois
A few nearby participating locations per city. After you order, you can use any participating location in Illinois, including ones not listed here.
Aurora, IL
Order online, then contact us and we'll confirm the nearest participating collection site to Aurora.
Hours and walk-in availability vary; check before you go. TB skin tests, vaccines, and physicals are also available through participating occupational health and urgent care clinics.
Nursing and health programs in Illinois
Students at programs like these often need titers or TB testing before clinical rotations. SchoolTiters is independent and not affiliated with these schools.
- Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago) (Chicago)
- University of Illinois Chicago (Chicago)
Illinois immunization rules for students
College and university students
Covered postsecondary students must provide Department-required immunization proof. Exceptions include medical contraindication, religious objection, less-than-half-time enrollment, and specified enrollment or instruction circumstances. Beginning in 2025–2026, Tdap documentation and catch-up requirements apply. (source)
K–12 school entry (including high-school CNA and dual-enrollment students)
Illinois child care, preschool, and K–12 requirements cover DTaP/Tdap, polio, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis B, Hib, PCV, varicella, and MenACWY by age or grade. Grade 6 requires Tdap; grades 6–12 require MenACWY; all grades require two varicella doses. (source)
Get your Illinois vaccination records
Illinois's immunization registry is I-CARE. Access records through the Vax Verify (Illinois Resident Immunization Portal) portal. If unable to access it, complete the Immunization Record Request form and follow its instructions.
Official Illinois immunization records information
Titer and TB test prices in Illinois
| Test | Price |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Titer (quantitative) | $38.88 |
| MMR Titer | $79.00 |
| Varicella Titer | $46.99 |
| Immunity Panel: Hep B + MMR + Varicella | $136.00 |
| TB Blood Test (QuantiFERON-TB Gold) | $137.00 |
| TB Skin Test (PPD) | $79.88 |
| 2-Step TB Skin Test | $149.00 |
Prices include the doctor's order and lab fees. Students under 18 use the separate minors lab tests collection. Use code SCHOOL2026 for the student discount.
Help with school forms
Email your school form and order number to customerservice@labreqs.com. We help with eligible sections for services ordered through SchoolTiters.
Illinois titer and TB testing FAQs
Where can I get a titer test in Illinois?
Order online through SchoolTiters, then visit any participating Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp location in Illinois. This page lists sample addresses in cities such as Aurora and Chicago, but many more participating locations are available statewide. Check location hours before you go.
What immunizations do Illinois college students need?
Covered postsecondary students must provide Department-required immunization proof. Exceptions include medical contraindication, religious objection, less-than-half-time enrollment, and specified enrollment or instruction circumstances. Beginning in 2025–2026, Tdap documentation and catch-up requirements apply. Nursing and clinical programs often require more, such as titers or TB testing.
How do I find my old vaccination records in Illinois?
Illinois's immunization registry is I-CARE. Access records through the Vax Verify (Illinois Resident Immunization Portal) portal. If unable to access it, complete the Immunization Record Request form and follow its instructions. If records can't be found, a titer blood test can document immunity.
How much does a titer test cost in Illinois?
Through SchoolTiters, a quantitative Hepatitis B titer is $38.88, an MMR titer is $79.00, a Varicella titer is $46.99, and the Hep B + MMR + Varicella immunity panel is $136.00, including the doctor's order and lab fees.
Which TB test should I get for school?
If your program accepts a TB blood test, the QuantiFERON-TB Gold test ($137.00) needs only one visit. If it requires a PPD skin test or a 2-step skin test, order that option; skin tests need a return visit to read the result.
Updated September 2026. Lab locations and hours change; confirm before visiting. State rules summarized from the official sources linked above; your school and clinical sites may have additional requirements.
