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The COVID-19 antibody test is a blood test that can detect the presence of antibodies formed to combat SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus. Antibodies are produced after the body has combated and beat an infection and are detectable between 10-14 days after an infection has healed. The test helps determine the number of individuals who have been exposed to the virus for a more accurate case count. Patients who undergo antibody testing must be asymptomatic for at least 14 days before testing.
AFC Urgent Care Conshohocken uses the LabCorp IcG Antibody Test, which is performed by taking a blood draw.
The staff at AFC Urgent Care Conshohocken has conducted research and came to the conclusion that at this time, many rapid tests available to detect antibodies are not as reliable as the results provided by LabCorp on standard tests. In order to make sure our patients are getting the best possible information, we have chosen to work with LabCorp for more accurate results.
The antibody test is recommended for patients at least fourteen days after they begin to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. Patients can either take a diagnostic test or not be previously tested to be eligible for antibody testing. Regardless of whether or not the patient has had the swab test, they must be symptom- and fever-free for at least 14 days prior to antibody testing.
Getting tested for antibodies helps local and state health departments determine a more accurate number of patients exposed to the virus as well as who has had the virus, determining a more accurate case count. Getting tested for the antibodies also informs the patient if they have had the infection, especially if you had the virus early in the spring when testing was not widely available. If you test positive for COVID-19 antibodies, you will be able to donate blood or plasma to patients currently ill with COVID-19 to help fight off their infection.
A positive antibody test result indicates that your body is producing the antibody against the virus and you have likely had the infection. COVID-19 may not show any symptoms in patients, so you may not have even realized you were sick. You may have up to three months of immunity against reinfection with COVID-19. If you have positive results, continue following health and safety recommendations including frequent hand washing, practicing social distancing and wearing a mask or protective face covering over your nose and mouth in public areas.
A negative antibody test result indicates that you have not been infected and likely not exposed to COVID-19. If you have had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 in the past 21 days, wait at least 7-14 days to be tested again. Because it can take up to 14 days to develop antibodies, a second test may produce a more accurate result.
An equivocal antibody test result means that your sample has an immune response, but it is unclear whether it is a response against COVID-19 or another virus under the coronavirus umbrella, such as the cold or flu. Your physician will likely recommend repeat testing to yield a clearer, more reliable result.
There is no cost associated with the COVID-19 antibody test for uninsured and insured patients.
Results are typically available in 1-3 days depending on lab capacity.
We offer a rapid test because they provide highly reliable results on the spot; however, they do produce more false negatives than the RT-PCR COVID-19 Test. Doing both tests is our way of ensuring that you get the most accurate results possible without having to put your life on hold.
We're able to get many patients in and out in a matter of minutes, but the length of time you'll spend in our clinic will depend on wait times that day.
That will ultimately depend on your insurance coverage. Presently, many people with insurance are able to get tested at no charge. If you’re uninsured, AFC’s cash pay prices are highly competitive – contact us for the details.
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