ANTIBODY TESTING
The COVID-19 antibody test is a blood test carried out by a member of our team. This option is only available for individuals 12 YEARS OR OLDER. The sample is sent to an accredited laboratory and checked for the presence of the IgG antibody to the COVID-19 virus. Results are returned in 24 to 48 hours and the test costs £90.
It is not yet known whether a patient with a positive IgG antibody test has immunity (protection) against future infection. The presence of antibodies does not necessarily mean that an individual is unable to spread coronavirus.
The test we use is approved by Public Health England. All antibody tests are carried out by trained professional.
Test Specificity: 99%
Test Sensitivity: 100%
FAQs
What is an antibody test?
The Antibody test is a blood test that identifies the body's response to coronavirus after the onset of infection. Your body makes antibodies when you get an infection. They help fight the infection.
If you have coronavirus antibodies in your blood, it's likely you've had the virus before. So you should choose this test if you wish to check if you have been previously infected.
You can take an antibody test from 14 days after the onset of your symptoms..
How is the test carried out?
The test is a blood test usually taken from the hand or arm.
How/When will I recieve my result?
The sample is sent to an accredited laboratory and checked for the presence of the IgG antibody to the COVID-19 virus. Results are returned in 24 to 48 hours
What does it mean if I have antibodies?
Antibody tests look for evidence of the immune response to covid-19. The aim to answer the question: have I been exposed to COVID-19 and produced an immune response?
What does it mean if I don’t have antibodies?
Some people who've had the virus do not have antibodies.
An antibody test does not tell you:
if you're immune to coronavirus
if you can or cannot spread the virus to other people
We do not yet know if the antibodies are protective to make you immune and we do not yet know how long this immunity will last.