Coronavirus FAQ: My drugstore now offers antibody tests. Is it worth getting one?
Antibody tests may be coming soon to a pharmacy near you. Here's what the tests reveal — and don't reveal — about you and COVID-19.
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Antibody Tests Should Not Be Your Go-To For Checking COVID Immunity
Worries about waning immunity and talk of COVID booster shots has some Americans checking their antibody levels to see if they're protected. But scientists warn blood tests don't tell the full story.
Antibody Tests Point To Lower Death Rate For The Coronavirus Than First Thought
Tests for the immune response to the coronavirus are revealing thousands of people who were infected but never got severely ill. The findings suggest the virus is less deadly than it first appeared.
Getting An Antibody Test For The Coronavirus? Here's What It Won't Tell You
As more and more people get tested for antibodies to the coronavirus, infectious disease specialists worry that those tested — and their employers — may not understand the limits of the results.
A Double-Barreled Approach To Antibody Testing Could Improve Accuracy
Antibody tests can identify people who have been previously exposed to the coronavirus. But false positive results are a concern. Performing two different tests could reduce errors.
FDA Cracks Down On Antibody Tests For Coronavirus
These tests are designed to identify people who have been previously exposed to the virus. The Food and Drug Administration is now telling manufacturers they'll have to meet minimum standards.
How Reliable Are COVID-19 Tests? Depends Which One You Mean
What types of tests are available for the coronavirus, and how accurate are they? Here's a handy guide to the field.
NC Sen. Berger: Testing Results Could Guide Re-Opening Timeline
State Senator Phil Berger and Wake Forest infectious disease expert Dr. John Sanders provided new details on an antibody testing program for COVID-19 during a press conference Wednesday.