Re:Poll: Will you take the Covid vaccine?
by theflyinghorse on Friday December 11, 2020 @07:20PM
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How were you able to verify that you have developed anti-bodies?
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Re:Poll: Will you take the Covid vaccine?
by gorkish on Monday December 14, 2020 @07:33PM
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Two nasal swabs taken when I had symptoms did not give a positive result (Abbott Labs IDNOW test), so after I recovered I requested an antibody panel and was tested for COV-2 IgG and IgM. Tests were done on Abbott Labs equipment (though the results sheet did not specify the particular assay - there are 2). My results were a high multiple of what would be considered 'positive' for both and were consistent with the timeframe of my illness. More info here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019...
My insurance covered the cost of all my testing as it was done in conjunction with a televisit with my GP. I hear that it is available for approximately $60 if you just pay retail for it. If you give blood at your local blood bank, many are offering the antibody test as an incentive to donate.