MMR immunity · Plymouth
Are you protected against measles, mumps and rubella?
One blood test checks your immunity to all three. Useful for healthcare work, before pregnancy or if your records are lost. No GP referral needed.
Why test
Know before you need to.
The MMR vaccine gives lasting protection for most people. But some people do not respond fully, protection against mumps can fade, and some adults were never vaccinated.
If you need proof for work, are planning a pregnancy, or cannot find your records, a blood test gives a clear answer.
Good to know
- No fasting needed
- Results the next working day
- Results in a format employers can use
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Choose your test
Choose your test.
The combined MMR test is better value than booking all three separately.
Measles, mumps and rubella together. Better value than booking them separately.
Right here in Plymouth
Local care, close to home.
Your blood test is at Tor Clinical Rooms, 3 Darklake View, Plymouth PL6 7TL. Free parking on site, and easy to reach from the A38.
Who it is for
Worth testing if you have…
- Healthcare workers and students
- Planning a pregnancy
- Not sure of your vaccination history
- Lost your vaccination records
- Travelling to an area with outbreaks
- Working with vulnerable people
A positive result is good news
A positive result means you have protective antibodies. It does not mean you have, or have had, the illness.
Your results
What your results mean.
A positive result for each virus means you are protected. A negative or borderline result means you may not be, and an MMR booster through your GP is usually advised.
If you are planning a pregnancy and are not immune to rubella, the vaccine needs to be given before you become pregnant, not during.
Blood tests give information. They do not diagnose a condition on their own. We explain your results in the context of your symptoms, medicines and history.
How it works
Four simple steps.
Book online, by phone on 01752 938102, or by email at Hello@TamarHealth.com.
Book
Pick your test and a time. £25 secures your slot, and the balance is paid in clinic.
Fill in your new patient form
Once you have booked, we send you a form. Tell us which test you want, and share your medical history so we can make sure it is right for you.
Come to the clinic
No fasting needed. One small sample covers all three.
Get your results
Most results come back the next working day, by email, with a clinician summary in plain English. Anything urgent, we phone you the same day.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
Your results
If I am immune, do I need a booster?
No. If all three are positive, you do not need another dose.
Is it safe to have the vaccine if I have some immunity?
Yes. Having some antibodies does not stop you being vaccinated again.
I have just had an MMR booster. When should I retest?
Wait 4 to 6 weeks for antibody levels to rise fully.
I am pregnant. Can I have this test?
Yes. If your rubella immunity is low, the booster is given after the baby is born, because MMR is a live vaccine.
What our patients say
Other ways we can help
Book your MMR immunity test
No GP referral needed. Most results the next working day.