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How soon after covid-19 infection, presence of antibodies can be checked via blood test? i.e. how long one should wait after infection before going for such blood test?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should wait for at least 2 weeks.

Answered 3/24/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 testing is more likely to be accurate if a person waits 5 to 7 days after exposure for testing. Serologica testing is not usually used for diagnosing acute infection.

Answered 3/30/2021

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