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If i've been sick for a week and i take the blood anti bodies test taken will it pick up if i have covid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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COVID 19 testing: The posterior nasopharyngeal swab will be most accurate if you are actively ill with possible COVID 19.

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Answered 10/26/2020

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Antibody testing: Early in the course of Covid19 and in many other infections, antibody tests often aren't yet positive. The antigen test and the genetic detection PCR test will.

Answered 10/20/2020

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A member asked:

If i've been sick for a week and i take the blood anti bodies test taken will it pick up if i have covid?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Berryman and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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