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Why can we not rely on Covid antibody tests?
There are very rare breakthrough infections which have been reported by testing.
Last updated on 27 Apr 2023
A positive test indicates antigen from the COVID-19 virus was detected and you are possibly infected with Covid 19 infection.
Like many other viruses, it's been shown to evade host immunity, particularly newer variants. Recent studies showed it can interfere with immune cells ability to detect it within cells
They help in transporting vaccines and medicines from one place to the other.
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
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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