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Originally Posted by Discombobulated
Yes I can see buying an antibody test yourself wouldn’t give the full picture, as I wrote there are T cells etc involved in immune response. The study I am taking part in is a genuine NHS one however, it’s to analyse antibodies in blood samples of people who got covid despite being vaccinated. I had antibodies but I got covid anyway - they didn’t explain anymore about why this might be but I’m willing to give my blood again because it will add to knowledge.
Antibody testing to check if you'''ve had coronavirus (COVID-19) - NHS |
The website you shared said the tests aren't for the general public, and they are for a specific group of people who hold certain jobs.
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Getting an antibody test
The test is not available to everyone yet.
You can get a free antibody test if you:
did a PCR test for COVID-19 and had a positive result
work in primary care, social care or education
are taking part in research
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It also reiterates that it doesn't detect immunity or spreading:
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An antibody test does not tell you:
if you're immune to COVID-19
if you can or cannot spread the virus to other people
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I was referring to your initial suggestion written and posted to another member:
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So if you wanted you could buy a blood antibody test kit and it would tell you if you have antibodies- I don’t think any of them specify the level though.
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You didn't specific what you meant here, which could easily influence others on the board to see that as a viable suggestion (to purchase an a test) and thereby cause some misinformation (unintentional) or even disinformation (intentional) to occur thereafter. If you had instead suggested that there was a research study your friend could join (
which I'm not sure is allowed on the forums), that would be different.
But even then, here's what the
"Community Guidelines" state about research:
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Advertisements of any sort
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