Do you want to find out if you have recovered from COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an infectious disease causing the current global pandemic. With flu-like symptoms similar to other common, respiratory infections it can be difficult to identify whether or not you and your family have been exposed to this novel virus. Some people develop serious complications whilst others show no symptoms at all.
Antibody Testing
Your immune system produces antibodies when it is fighting an infection. Serology testing detects these antibodies, within blood, which remain after you have recovered from an infection, giving you an indication if you have previously had COVID-19. The test is a laboratory test, which requires a healthcare professional to procure a small sample of blood which is sent to the laboratory for analysis. These tests have been approved by Public Health England (PHE) and authorised by the FDA.
Utilising specific testing equipment, only available in laboratories, these tests are proven to be over 99% accurate.
COVID-19 antibody testing is available at Future Health Biobank!
As one of the world’s largest and most accredited biobanks we have been performing antibody testing for various infections, at our own laboratory in the UK, for over a decade. Undeniably, COVID-19 has changed everyone’s way of life and at Future Health Biobank, we are channelling our resources to assist in the global recovery of this pandemic. As such, we are delighted to announce that we are now offering accurate laboratory antibody testing.
In our laboratory in Nottingham, UK, using Abbott Diagnostic’s Sars-CoV-2 IgG® test, we are able to identify the presence of COVID-19 antibodies from a sample of blood. Your result will provide an indication whether or not you have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus in the past.
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How does this differ to antigen testing?
Unlike the antibody test, an antigen test looks for the virus itself and is used to determine if someone currently has COVID-19 and therefore could potentially transmit the infection to others. This test is currently being provided by the UK government to people with confirmed or suspected symptoms of COVID-19. The samples are taken in a clinical setting using swabs to collect samples via the mouth and nose.
Abbott Diagnostics are experts in developing pioneering technology. Advancing medical diagnostics by creating, innovative, first-to-market products. Abbott Diagnostics have experience across a number of healthcare operations – including laboratories, hospitals, blood banks and clinics. Abbott Diagnostics began collaborations with the NHS, public health bodies and supply private testing equipment and kits to laboratories such as Future Health Biobank.
The test has been validated by Abbott Diagnostics as providing 100% sensitivity and 99.5% specificity for COVID-19 antibodies when performed at least 14 days following the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. The test has been independently authorised under an Emergency Use Authorisation by the FDA independently evaluated by PHE and holds a CE mark to certify that it complies with EU safety rules and can be used across laboratories within the UK.
As one of the world’s largest and most accredited biobanks we have been performing antibody testing for various infections, at our own laboratory in the UK, for over a decade. Undeniably, COVID-19 has changed everyone’s way of life and at Future Health Biobank, we are channelling our resources to assist in the global recovery of this pandemic. As such, we are delighted to announce that we are now offering accurate
laboratory antibody testing.
In our laboratory in Nottingham, UK, using Abbott Diagnostic’s Sars-CoV-2 IgG® test, we are able to identify the presence of COVID-19 antibodies from a sample of blood. Your result will provide an indication whether or not you have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus in the past.
How do I get a test?
We are able to offer this test to anyone who is well, not currently displaying or experiencing symptoms. The test is accurate 14 days from the first day that COVID-19 symptoms first appeared. We will arrange a trained healthcare professional to collect your blood sample and return it to our laboratory for testing. They will bring the kit required to take a small blood sample with them and will arrange transport of the kit to our laboratory for you.
Once received in our laboratory in Nottingham, we will perform the SARS-CoV-2 IgG® test and contact you with your results within 48 hours.