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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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Anybody test: Tests for specific antibodies to the virus would tell if you had the infection.
Answered 5/22/2020
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Yes: Antibodies can form within a few weeks of infection. A Serology test is done to check for antibodies.
Answered 5/22/2020
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