Description
This test is for the detection of Coronavirus antibodies.
Find out more information on the Coronavirus Immunity test.
We are now using a third generation antibody test by Abbott Diagnostics, one of the Worlds leading diagnostic companies, the test has FDA (emergency use approval) in the States and CE approval in Europe. (read more about the Abbott Covid antibody test here– opens external link).
When you order your test you will receive your test pack, this will require you to take a small blood sample and return it to the laboratory in the special container and bag*, we aim to get results back to you within 24-48 hours, (due to high volumes some samples have taken over a week) from receiving your sample.
* To avoid inaccuracy of results we strongly recommend that samples are returned by Guaranteed Next Day Delivery (Royal Mail). This means having to go or get somebody to take it to the post office. This is not ideal in current circumstances and we are working on other solutions.
At home sample of blood sent to UK registered laboratory to test if you have had coronavirus and are therefore currently immune*.
This is a finger prick collection that requires 0.4ml of blood. This can be challenging for some at first and so not recommended for children.
Find out more information on the Coronavirus Immunity test.
Lab. tests showed 95% true positive (sensitivity) and 99% true negative (specificity) for IgG using ELISA.
We include postage as a last resort however samples are taking over 1 week to arrive with first class. To avoid inaccuracy of results we strongly recommend that samples are returned by Guaranteed Next Day Delivery (Royal Mail). This means having to go or get somebody to take it to the post office. This is not ideal in current circumstances and we are working on other solutions.