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MMA Fighter Blood Test

Professional and amateur MMA commissions often require recent lab results to protect athlete safety and public health. The most common blood tests verify you are free of blood-borne infections (HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C) and may include baseline health labs (CBC/CMP) and, for women, pregnancy testing within a specific time window.

This page organizes those essentials so you can order what your state athletic commission or promotion requests. Because requirements vary by state and organization—and validity windows differ—always confirm the exact list and timing with your commission before ordering.

Signs, Situations & Related Needs

  • Licensing or renewal: labs for initial license or annual renewal

  • Bout clearance: promoter/commission requests ahead of a scheduled fight

  • Return to competition: after time off, injury, or prior abnormal results

  • Women’s health: pregnancy testing when required by commission policy

Why These Tests Matter

What testing can do

  • Document infection-free status for blood-borne pathogens (HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C)

  • Provide baseline health context (CBC/CMP) for your medical file

  • Help you meet commission deadlines with clear, verifiable results

What testing cannot do

  • Replace a full physical, imaging, or ringside medical evaluation

  • Guarantee eligibility—commissions decide based on all medicals and forms

  • Serve as anti-doping testing (PED screening is handled separately by commissions or agencies)

What These Tests Measure (at a glance)

  • HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab, 4th-Generation: screens for HIV with antigen + antibody detection

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg): screens for current hepatitis B infection

  • Hepatitis C Antibody (with reflex to RNA when indicated): screens for prior exposure; reflex confirms active infection

  • Syphilis (RPR) — where required: screens for treponemal infection with reflex confirmation

  • CBC (Complete Blood Count): red/white cells and platelets—overall blood health context

  • CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel): electrolytes; kidney and liver function

  • hCG (pregnancy test) — women when required: serum test within the commission’s time window

  • ABO/Rh blood type — where required: identity/record documentation for some programs

How the Testing Process Works

  1. Confirm your list: check your commission or promoter’s current medical checklist and validity windows.

  2. Select your labs: add the required infectious disease screens and any add-ons (CBC, CMP, hCG, RPR, blood type).

  3. Get your draw: visit a nearby patient service center; most results post in a few days.

  4. Submit paperwork: download results and provide them to your commission/ promoter before the deadline.

Interpreting Results (General Guidance)

  • Nonreactive/negative infectious screens typically meet clearance criteria; reactive results trigger confirmatory testing and commission review.

  • CBC/CMP values are context-setting and may prompt your clinician to investigate if outside reference ranges.

  • Pregnancy testing for women follows commission policies; positive results are managed per rules.
    Always review results with a qualified healthcare professional and follow your commission’s instructions.

Choosing Panels vs. Individual Tests

  • Minimum clearance set (common): HIV 4th-gen + HBsAg + HCV Ab (with reflex to RNA when indicated)

  • Add-ons by request: CBC, CMP, RPR (syphilis), hCG (women), ABO/Rh

  • Timing tip: order early enough to receive results within your commission’s validity window.

FAQs

Which labs are usually required?
Most commissions ask for HIV 4th-gen, hepatitis B surface antigen, and hepatitis C antibody; some also request RPR, CBC/CMP, and hCG for women.

How long are results valid?
Validity windows vary (for example, 30–180 days). Check your commission before ordering.

Do I need to fast?
No fasting is needed for infectious disease screens. If CBC/CMP are included, follow any instructions on your order.

Is this the same as anti-doping testing?
No. Performance-enhancing drug testing is separate and managed by commissions or anti-doping agencies.

My legal name changed—does it matter?
Yes. Ensure the name and date of birth on your lab order exactly match your commission paperwork.

Related Categories & Key Tests

  • Employment & Occupational Health Hub

  • Pre-Employment Screening • Drug & Alcohol Tests • Deployment & Military Tests • Vaccination & Immunity Titers • TB Testing

  • Key Tests: HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab (4th-Gen) • Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) • Hepatitis C Antibody (± RNA reflex) • RPR (Syphilis) • CBC • CMP • hCG (Pregnancy) • ABO/Rh Typing

References

Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) medical guidelines; State athletic commission medical requirements (e.g., Nevada, California, New York); Ringside medicine consensus statements on combat sports medical clearance.

Available Tests & Panels

Your MMA Fighter Blood Test menu is pre-populated in the Ulta Lab Tests system. Use filters to select required infectious disease screens and any add-ons (CBC, CMP, hCG, RPR, ABO/Rh). Confirm timing and documentation needs with your commission, and review results with your clinician.

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All You Need to Know About Testing for MMA Fighters

The Fighter Panel test is designed to suit the specific needs of athletes competing in MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and other forms of combative sports. 

Most licensed combative sports require their contestants to get proper lab testing to ensure the safety and security of their competitors. Fighters must adhere to a specific standard of physical conditions, and these tests ensure that those admitted into the competition are qualified for competitions.  

There are a variety of diseases that can be transmitted through the nature of combative sports. Despite the highest level of training and discipline, a contender can be easily stricken from the competition by a disease that strikes at the immune system's efficiency. 

A proper Fighter or MMA fighter panel includes testing for Hepatitis C Antibodies and Hepatitis B surface antigen.  

Both semi-professional and pro fighters competing in boxing, wrestling, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, and other combative sports are required to submit to a specific set of tests that will declare that they are free of bloodborne viruses. Our MMA Fighter Blood Test includes all the necessary testing to help meet the requirements for safe combative competitions in all of the most important fighting organizations, including the Combative Sports and Associate of Boxing Commissions and World Boxing Federation.  

Our Comprehensive MMA Fighter Blood Test includes blood work for: 

  • Hepatitis B (HBV) Surface Antigen Test 
  • Hepatitis C (HCV) Antibody Test 

Who is this test for? 

This test is important for anyone hoping to participate in professional and semi-professional competitions in any of the largest fighting organizations in the world. All active contenders in MMA, Ultimate Fight Club, or Kickboxing will be required to take the abovementioned tests before they are admitted to the competition.  

Why is this test required for fighting?  

The viruses mentioned here are considered STDs or sexually transmitted diseases. In some cases, the open wounds inflicted in fighting can also transmit these viruses. Because all of the conditions listed above are incurable, it is important to include blood testing in combative competitions.  

How long do the results take?  

All competitions will ask for a test before admittance to a competition. But this important routine check does not have to be a source of concern or worry. We have more than 2,500 locations across the country and can have your results ready for you in as little as 2-3 days. Reasons to use Ulta Lab Tests also include:

  • Secure and confidential results
  • No health insurance required
  • No doctor's referral required
  • Affordable pricing
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Order your MMA and Fighting panel from Ulta Lab Tests today!