apollo
Online Doctor Consultation & Medicines
  • Login
ic_search_new
HomeHealth QueryCOVID 19 RT PCR WITH HOME COLLECTIONWhy is the rapid antibody blood test for coronavir...
  • Male
  • 35 Years
  • 27/04/2023

Why is the rapid antibody blood test for coronavirus?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr. Dr Vasanthasree Nair

Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 15+ Yrs
Consult Now

Antibody testing is usually done to see whether you had COVID-19 in the past and now have antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19 . A test to diagnose COVID-19 determines if you currently have the virus that causes COVID-19

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a Apollo Fever Panel - Essential Test or Take a Peripheral Smear For Microfilaria ( MF ) Test

Book Apollo Fever Panel - Essential TestBook Peripheral Smear For Microfilaria ( MF ) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

0

0

Sick? Talk to a doctor now

More COVID 19 RT PCR WITH HOME COLLECTION Health Queries

View all

What are some critical facts about Covid-19 antibody testing?

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Why can we not rely on Covid antibody tests?

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Can antibody tests tell us who is immune to COVID-19?

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.