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COVID-19 Antibody Test

The COVID-19 antibody tests provide qualitative detection of IgM and IgG antibodies against SARS- CoV-2 in individuals suspected of COVID-19. After infection with COVID-19, the virus antigen stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies that can be detected in the blood.

Among these antibodies, IgM antibodies appear early and are mostly positive after 3-5 days of infection. After 7 days IgG antibodies increase four times or more than that of IgM.

COVID-19 Symptoms:

Fever, Dry Cough, Shortness of Breath, Diarrhea, Loss of Taste and Smell

When To Test:

COVID-19 antibody tests are recommended to be used on patients with at least 3 days after onset of symptoms or 7-10 days after infection.

Procedure:

A sample of your blood will be drawn and sent to a laboratory for further examination.

When will I receive my results?

Once completed, you will receive your results within 24-48 hours in your LabFinder portal.

How do I prepare? Do I need to fast?

No preparation or fasting required. Just bring your LabFinder Order and Insurance Card to your appointment.

Limitations:

• This test has not been reviewed yet by the FDA. For use in clinical laboratories by health care professionals following FDA guidance “Policy for Diagnostic Tests for Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) during the Public Health Emergency”.
• Negative results do not rule out COVID-19 infection, particularly in those who have been in contact with the virus. Follow-up testing with a molecular diagnostic assay should be considered to rule out infection in these individuals.
• Results from antibody testing should not be used as the sole basis to diagnose or excludeCOVID-19 infection or to inform infection status.
• Positive results may be due to past or present infection with non-COVID-19 coronavirus strains, such as coronavirus HKU1, NL63, OC43, or 229E.
• Not for the screening of donated blood.

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