Posted on Aug 28, 2021
Antibody Tests Should Not Be Your Go-To For Checking COVID Immunity
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Booster shots against the coronavirus have already started rolling out in the U.S. for some people and millions more could be due for them soon. But as breakthrough infections become more common, many people are wondering in the meantime: Does my immune system have enough firepower to protect me right now?
A natural way to look for an answer would seem to be checking for certain antibodies in your blood that target the coronavirus. These are specific proteins made by your immune cells in response to the vaccine or the virus — proteins that serve as a key part of the body's arsenal in preventing COVID-19.
Booster shots against the coronavirus have already started rolling out in the U.S. for some people and millions more could be due for them soon. But as breakthrough infections become more common, many people are wondering in the meantime: Does my immune system have enough firepower to protect me right now?
A natural way to look for an answer would seem to be checking for certain antibodies in your blood that target the coronavirus. These are specific proteins made by your immune cells in response to the vaccine or the virus — proteins that serve as a key part of the body's arsenal in preventing COVID-19.
Antibody Tests Should Not Be Your Go-To For Checking COVID Immunity
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I know a family that all had COVID. They will not get vaccinated because they have antibodies. I would still get the shot.
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All well and good but many places charge anywhere from $35-100 per test. It may or may not be covered by insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. For my clients, they have no insurance so they would pay out of pocket.
When we test a client for Covid with the nasal swab it costs the clinic around $100. We have no ability to pay for antigen testing.
When we test a client for Covid with the nasal swab it costs the clinic around $100. We have no ability to pay for antigen testing.
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MAJ Roland McDonald
Donate blood, ask for antibody test as you wish to donate the plasma to people for treatment. If your don't have the antibodies they will inform you if they do they need to reconfirm your authorization to use your blood as a treatment. No cost involved. I gave blood last dec. First time in 34 years as was banned from giving blood due to being stationed in germany in mid 80s when mad cow disease was a concern. Blood assurance who in my area does the blood donation collection ask if I wanted an anti body test and if I was positive they wanted to know if my blood plasma could be used as treatment. I was negative but plasma went to 3 different individuals.
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