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Important: VAERS reports alone cannot determine if a vaccine caused an adverse event. Reports may contain incomplete, inaccurate, or unverified information. Correlation does not equal causation.

Laboratory test

18,522 total reports37.2% serious outcomes
18,522
Total Reports
557
Deaths
6,331
Hospitalizations
37.2
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Laboratory test Reports

Laboratory test has been reported 18,522 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 557 were associated with death (3.01%) and 6,331 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Laboratory test is 37.2%.

Understanding Laboratory test in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Laboratory test occurred after vaccination, not necessarily because of vaccination.
Background rates matter: Many symptoms occur naturally at baseline rates in the population, unrelated to vaccination.
Reporting variability: Medical terminology may be used differently by various healthcare providers and over time.
Investigation needed: High-frequency reports may trigger further epidemiological studies to determine causation.

What This Data Shows

Most Associated Vaccines: The vaccines most frequently mentioned in reports with Laboratory test. This may reflect usage patterns, not causation.
Severity Patterns: The percentage of reports that involve serious outcomes can help prioritize safety investigations.
Reporting Trends: Changes in reporting frequency over time may reflect increased awareness, media attention, or actual safety signals.

Quick Facts

Reports:18,522
Deaths:557
Hospitalizations:6,331
Mortality Rate:3.01%
Severity Rate:37.2%

Data Source

This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.