I have done an Antibody IgM ELISA test for my mom and dad after both doses of vaccination and after they recovered from COVID 19, but the test results show no antibodies. Can you please explain the report interpretation and is there anything to worry about?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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IgM appears early and fades quickly. After recovery and full vaccination, the presence of IgG is more important. If no antibodies are found, immunity may still exist via T cells. No need to worry unless immunocompromised.

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Answered 12/09/2025

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