Hello, I was diagnosed COVID 19 positive with mild symptoms and quarantined at home while taking necessary precautions and medications. My follow up test was conducted and I received a negative result. I want to get an antibody test done, but I have been told that it is necessary to wait a few days after recovery for antibodies to form. Could you please advise exactly when I will be eligible for the antibody test? Additionally, if the test shows sufficient antibodies, when would I be eligible to donate plasma?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Do antibody test 3 to 4 weeks after recovery for accurate results. You can donate plasma if antibodies are sufficient and you meet donation criteria.

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