Malcolm X College Nursing & Health Sciences Titer & TB Requirements (CastleBranch)
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Starting a nursing or health sciences program at Malcolm X College? This page summarizes the titer and TB testing requirements Malcolm X College publishes for its health programs and shows which SchoolTiters tests match them. Order online with the doctor's order included, no insurance needed, and get an official CLIA-certified lab report you can upload to CastleBranch.
Malcolm X College titer and TB requirements at a glance
- Campus: Malcolm X College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, in the Illinois Medical District. It is home to the City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing and most CCC health-sciences programs.
- Titers, not just shot records: Nursing (RN and PN), Dental Hygiene, Phlebotomy, Surgical Technology, and PTA handbooks ask for titers proving immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B. Dental Hygiene and Phlebotomy require quantitative results.
- TB: Nursing accepts a two-step PPD, T-SPOT, QuantiFERON Gold, or chest X-ray. Paramedic requires QuantiFERON Gold and does not accept the two-step skin test. A one-step PPD alone does not meet any of these requirements.
- Where records go: CastleBranch (Malcolm X College – Medical Programs).
- Best match: Immunity Panel + QuantiFERON TB Blood Test ($268.00), which covers the titer and TB items for every program listed below in one blood draw.
Order the Immunity Panel + QuantiFERON TB Blood Test ($268.00)Immunity Panel only ($136.00)
Malcolm X College requirements by program
Each program sets its own checklist, and clinical sites can add more. This table summarizes the titer and TB items in each program's published handbook.
| Program | Titers | TB testing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. Nursing (RN) | Titers for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B | Two-step PPD, T-SPOT, QuantiFERON Gold, or chest X-ray | 2026–27 A.A.S. Nursing handbook |
| Practical Nursing (PN) | Titers for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B | Two-step PPD, T-SPOT, QuantiFERON Gold, or chest X-ray | 2026–27 PN handbook |
| Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) | Blood titers for MMR, hepatitis B, and varicella | QuantiFERON Gold or two-step PPD; result can't be more than 6 months old | BNA student handbook |
| Dental Hygiene | Positive quantitative titers for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B (lab report required) | Two-step skin test (1–3 weeks apart) or QuantiFERON Gold; renewed yearly | Dental Hygiene handbook |
| Paramedic | Rubella, rubeola, and varicella titers; hepatitis B antibody titer | Two negative QuantiFERON Gold results during the program; the two-step skin test is not accepted | Paramedic student handbook |
| Phlebotomy | Quantitative titers only for MMR, varicella, and hepatitis B | TB test or QuantiFERON Gold | Phlebotomy handbook |
| Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing | Titers for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B | Two-step PPD or QuantiFERON Gold | Surgical Technology handbook page |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Titers for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B surface antibody | Two-step TB test, chest X-ray, or QuantiFERON-TB Gold | PTA clinical education handbook |
Other items on Malcolm X checklists, such as Td or Tdap within 10 years, a yearly flu shot, CPR/BLS, a drug screen, and a background check, are handled outside SchoolTiters' titer and TB orders. Requirements can change; always confirm with your program before ordering.
Which SchoolTiters test matches each item
| Malcolm X requirement | SchoolTiters test |
|---|---|
| Measles, mumps, and rubella titers | MMR Titer ($79.00) |
| Varicella titer | Varicella Titer (quantitative) ($46.99) |
| Hepatitis B titer (surface antibody) | Hepatitis B Titer (quantitative) ($38.88) |
| All three titers in one draw | Immunity Panel: Hep B + MMR + Varicella ($136.00) |
| QuantiFERON Gold TB blood test | TB Blood Test (QuantiFERON-TB Gold) ($137.00) |
| Two-step PPD skin test | 2-Step TB Skin Test ($149.00) |
How to meet Malcolm X College's requirements with SchoolTiters
- Open your program's checklist in CastleBranch and note which titers and TB items you still need.
- Order the matching tests online. For most Malcolm X programs, the simplest option is the Immunity Panel + QuantiFERON TB Blood Test.
- Visit a participating lab location for your blood draw. Two-step skin tests are placed at participating clinics and need four visits over one to three weeks.
- Download your official lab report and upload it to CastleBranch. If a titer is negative or equivocal, follow your program's booster and repeat-titer instructions.
Lab locations near Malcolm X College
Examples of participating national lab partner locations near the Illinois Medical District. These are examples, not a complete list; you can use any participating location in the Chicago area. Check hours before you go.
| Lab network | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|
| National lab partner | 30 N Michigan Ave Suite 1410, Chicago, IL 60602 The Loop; Saturday morning hours listed |
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| National lab partner | 111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, Chicago, IL 60602 The Loop; weekdays |
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| National lab partner | 1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, Chicago, IL 60642 Near North Side |
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| National lab partner | 424 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610 Near North Side; early-morning weekday hours |
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| National lab partner | 233 E Erie St Ste 602, Chicago, IL 60611 Streeterville |
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More local options: Chicago titer and TB testing and Illinois titer and TB testing.
Prices
| Test | Price |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Titer (quantitative) | $38.88 |
| MMR Titer (measles, mumps, rubella) | $79.00 |
| Varicella Titer | $46.99 |
| Immunity Panel: Hep B + MMR + Varicella | $136.00 |
| TB Blood Test (QuantiFERON-TB Gold) | $137.00 |
| 2-Step TB Skin Test | $149.00 |
| Immunity Panel + QuantiFERON TB Blood Test | $268.00 |
Prices include the doctor's order and lab fees. Students under 18, such as high-school dual-enrollment BNA students, use the separate minors lab tests collection, which has its own pricing. Use code SCHOOL2026 for the student discount.
Malcolm X College titer and TB FAQs
Does Malcolm X College accept vaccine records instead of titers?
For most health programs, no. The City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing handbooks for the A.A.S. Nursing and Practical Nursing programs say titers are required to verify immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B. Dental Hygiene and Phlebotomy specifically ask for quantitative titer results.
Which TB test should I get for Malcolm X College?
The QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test works for every Malcolm X health program listed on this page and needs only one visit. Nursing accepts a two-step PPD skin test, T-SPOT, QuantiFERON Gold, or a chest X-ray, but the Paramedic program requires QuantiFERON Gold results and does not accept the two-step skin test. A single one-step PPD skin test does not meet these requirements.
Where do Malcolm X College students upload titer results?
Malcolm X College health programs use CastleBranch to manage immunization records, titers, and other clinical requirements. Download your official lab report from SchoolTiters and upload it to your CastleBranch account.
What if one of my titers comes back negative?
Malcolm X handbooks say a non-immune or negative titer means getting the vaccine or booster from your healthcare provider. Some programs, such as Medical Billing and Surgical Technology, also ask for a repeat titer after the series. Order early so you have time to finish boosters before your deadline.
Where is the closest lab to Malcolm X College?
Malcolm X College is at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. in the Illinois Medical District. After ordering online, you can use any participating national lab partner location in the Chicago area. Nearby options include 30 N Michigan Ave Suite 1410 and 111 N Wabash Ave Suite 1514 in the Loop, and 1460 N Halsted St Suite 201.
Is SchoolTiters affiliated with Malcolm X College?
No. SchoolTiters is an independent lab-testing service and is not affiliated with Malcolm X College or City Colleges of Chicago. Students can use it to get the titers and TB tests their program asks for; always confirm requirements with your program.
Help with forms
If your program form needs completing after results, email it with your order number to customerservice@labreqs.com. We help with eligible sections for services ordered through SchoolTiters.
SchoolTiters is not affiliated with or endorsed by Malcolm X College or City Colleges of Chicago. Requirements summarized November 2026 from the linked Malcolm X College handbooks and program pages.
