From: Quest Diagnostics <PatientCommunications@questdiagnostics.com>
Date: June 23, 2020 at 8:10:56 AM CDT
To: pastorchrisdegreen@gmail.com
Subject: Antibody status may offer guidance
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Antibody status may offer guidance
Prepare for the next step
Many communities across the country have set plans in motion to reopen. Before reconnecting with friends and family, determine whether getting back to activity truly makes sense for you. Antibody testing is one tool that can help you evaluate your status and readiness to get back out there.
What antibody status means for you
Knowing your COVID-19 antibody status can help you make informed choices about returning to activity. Antibody tests, also known as serology or immune response tests, can show if you previously had a COVID-19 infection—even if you never experienced symptoms. A positive result suggests you may have some level of immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19.*
SEE WHY ANTIBODY TESTING CAN HELP
How to get tested
There are two ways to get an antibody blood test:
Order the test for yourself.
PURCHASE ANTIBODY TEST
Get an order from your doctor or healthcare provider, and then make an appointment at a Quest near you.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
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IMPORTANT: Face masks or coverings are required to enter Quest locations.
Everything you need to KNOW about antibody testing
We know you have questions as COVID-19 antibody testing continues to evolve, and we want to make sure you get the answers you need. Let's start with a question that is currently on everyone's mind.
Do antibody tests show immunity to COVID-19?
Early research shows that COVID-19 antibodies might provide some level of protective immunity from reinfection. Some healthcare professionals anticipate that the virus that causes COVID-19 may work the same way as other viruses (SARS, flu), which get some immunity from antibodies.*
Have more questions about antibody testing?
GET MORE ANSWERS
*While the role of antibodies in preventing COVID-19 disease has yet to be established, antibody testing for other respiratory illnesses (SARS, flu) provides insight into immunity to future diseases.
Testing statements
The antibody tests (sometimes known as the serology tests or IgG tests) are intended for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection. Results are for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 are generally detectable in blood several days after initial infection, although the duration of time antibodies are present post-infection is not well characterized. At this time, it is unknown for how long antibodies persist following infection and if the presence of antibodies confers protective immunity. Individuals may have detectable virus present for several weeks following seroconversion. Negative results do not preclude acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. If acute infection is suspected, molecular testing for SARS-CoV-2 is necessary. The antibody test should not be used to diagnose acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. False positive results for the antibody test may occur due to cross-reactivity from pre-existing antibodies or other possible causes.
- The antibody tests and the molecular tests (together "All tests") have not been FDA cleared or approved;
- All tests have been authorized by FDA under EUAs for use by authorized laboratories;
- The antibody tests have been authorized only for the detection of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens;
- The molecular tests have been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens; and,
- All tests are only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked sooner.
Some tests may not be covered and, therefore, not paid for by your insurance company. Refer to your benefit plan or call your insurance company to find out if this testing is covered. Also, talk to your doctor about the right testing for you.
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