Why can we not rely on Covid antibody tests?
There are very rare breakthrough infections which have been reported by testing.
Last updated on 27 Apr 2023
Yes, scientist have found that a samll group of people could defend themselves from Covid 19 infection.
An antibody test cannot find out whether you are currently infected with the COVID-19 virus
Antibody testing is usually done to see whether you had COVID-19 in the past and now have antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19 . A test to diagnose COVID-19 determines if you currently have the virus that causes COVID-19
Although most of these tests are done in a lab or doctor's office, at-home test collection is possible. With an at-home test kit.
A positive test indicates antigen from the COVID-19 virus was detected and you are possibly infected with Covid 19 infection.
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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