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There are people who have been sick, recovered and think, but don't know if it was corona virus. is there a test that indicates a person has had and has the antibodies to be immune now?

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Anybody test: Tests for specific antibodies to the virus would tell if you had the infection.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/22/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yes: Antibodies can form within a few weeks of infection. A Serology test is done to check for antibodies.

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A member asked:

There are people who have been sick, recovered and think, but don't know if it was corona virus. is there a test that indicates a person has had and has the antibodies to be immune now?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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