Monday, May 18, 2020

What to Know About the COVID-19 Antibody Test

It does not detect the virus itself, but, rather, detects immune proteins—called antibodies—that the body produces in response to a virus. Here's a closer look at how the test works and why they are used.
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What to Know About the COVID-19 Antibody Test
The COVID-19 antibody test does not detect the virus itself, but it detects immune proteins—called antibodies—that the body produces in response to a virus. Here's a closer look at how the tests work and why they are used.
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