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  • What is the difference between a COVID-19 antigen and antibody test?

    An antigen test checks the presence of a specific viral antigen, which implies current viral infection.  An antibody test checks to see if you’ve developed antibodies against COVID-19, which occurs...

  • What is the difference between a COVID-19 antigen and PCR test?

    An antigen test checks the presence of a specific viral antigen, which implies current viral infection. Rapid antigen tests may show results in about 15 minutes. PCR tests check for genetic materia...

  • Who should get a COVID-19 antibody test?

    This test may be right for you if you:  Have been diagnosed with COVID-19, it has been at least 10 days since your diagnosis, and you want to know if you have antibodies. Have not had symptoms and...

  • What is a COVID-19 antibody test?

    This test checks for antibodies to COVID-19. If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, your body produces antibodies as part of the immune response to the virus. This test cannot tell you if you have an ...

  • Who should NOT get a COVID-19 antibody test?

    This test may NOT be right for you if you:  Are feeling sick or have had a fever within the last 24 hours. Are trying to diagnose COVID-19. Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 less than 10 days ago....

  • Are there any limitations to COVID-19 antibody tests?

    Getting an antibody test too soon after being infected may cause a false negative result. Additionally, some individuals who are infected with COVID-19 may not develop detectable levels of antibodi...

  • What will a COVID-19 antibody test tell me?

      This test will show whether or not you have developed antibodies to COVID-19.  

  • Can an antibody test help diagnose COVID-19?

    An antibody test cannot be used to diagnose COVID-19. Antibody tests can help us understand how the immune system responds to COVID-19 and how many people have been infected. In the future, an IgG ...

  • When do antibodies develop?

    Based on the most current research, antibodies develop around 1 to 3 weeks after infection from COVID-19. However, this varies by individual, and some people may take a longer time to develop antib...

  • How is a COVID-19 antibody test performed?

    This test is conducted by collecting a blood sample (such as from a finger prick or needle draw).