Coronavirus (COVID-19) Serology (Antibody) Tests FAQ
- What is a COVID-19 antibody test?
- Who should get a COVID-19 antibody test?
- Who should not get a COVID-19 antibody test?
- What will a COVID-19 antibody test tell me?
- What are the different types of antibodies? Do they offer different types of immunity?
- When do IgG antibodies develop?
- Are there any limitations to COVID-19 antibody tests?
- What is the chance that my COVID-19 antibody test result was a false positive?
- What will a COVID-19 antibody test tell me?
- Can an antibody test help diagnose COVID-19?
- What is the difference between an antibody test and a PCR test?
- When would I get an antibody test vs. a PCR test?
- Can antibody tests be used to diagnose a COVID-19 infection?
- Can an antibody test be used together with a PCR test?
- How is a COVID-19 antibody test performed?
- If I’m having symptoms of COVID-19 or believe I’ve been exposed to it, what type of test should I get?
- My COVID-19 antibody test was positive, but I’m still having symptoms. What should I do?
- My COVID-19 antibody test was negative, but I previously tested positive for COVID-19 or was exposed. Is my result incorrect?
- If my COVID-19 antibody test is positive, can I get sick again with COVID-19?
- What does an equivocal result mean?