{"id":25137,"date":"2020-07-01T13:39:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T17:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=25137"},"modified":"2020-07-02T10:57:59","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T14:57:59","slug":"antibody-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/antibody-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Get A COVID-19 Antibody Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As the coronavirus pandemic rages on in the U.S. and around the globe, more and more people are starting to question whether they may have come in contact with the virus at some point. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whether it was a lingering cough back in February or a two-day period of feeling under the weather in April, the prospect of having unknowingly contracted the virus is not an unreasonable one, g<\/span><span class=\"s1\">iven the fact that COVID-19 has such a wide array of symptoms, and that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41591-020-0869-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">an estimated 44 percent<\/span><\/a> of those diagnosed are asymptomatic (meaning they experience no symptoms).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So, should you get a COVID-19 antibody test to be sure? Here\u2019s what to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What is antibody testing All About? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Antibodies are compounds formed by the body to fight all sorts of infections, including viruses like the novel coronavirus. COVID-19 antibody tests analyze your blood for certain types of antibodies stimulated by a past COVID-19 infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cSome antibodies, like IgM, are made at the time of infection,&#8221; explains William Li, M.D., author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eat-Beat-Disease-Science-Itself\/dp\/1538714620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Eat To Beat Disease<\/i><\/span><\/a>. &#8220;O<\/span><span class=\"s1\">thers, like IgG, are made weeks or more later, to \u2018remember\u2019 how to fight the virus. If you are IgG-positive, it means you probably were exposed in the past.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/immune-boosting-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Immune-Boosting Foods To Load Up On Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Doctors test for COVID-19 antibodies the same way they test for diseases like diabetes: via a finger prick or blood draw. \u201cThe finger prick test involves putting a drop of blood on a small plastic test kit,&#8221; says Dr. Li. \u201cIn a full blood draw, we send collected blood pout for lab analysis, which takes a few days.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>issues with antibody testing<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As helpful as COVID-19 antibody testing sounds, it\u2019s raised more questions than it has provided answers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is not uncommon with new research, says public health expert Carol Winner, M.P.H., M.S.E., founder of the physical distancing brand <a href=\"https:\/\/givespacepeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">give space<\/span><\/a>. Scientists are still trying to confirm whether the antibodies these tests capture are truly indicative of being correlated to COVID-19 infection versus infections caused by other types of coronaviruses, like the common cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- Shortcode [rr-products] does not match the conditions -->\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Plus, more research will determine whether these antibodies protect you from getting the virus again\u2014and how long that protection lasts. \u201cKnowing the antibodies are long-lasting and protective raises our chance of [developing] an effective vaccine,\u201d says Winner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>So, should you get the COVID-19 antibody test?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Unless you know you\u2019ve had COVID-19 and want to donate your plasma, are undergoing surgery, or work in an industry in which you believe you could be exposing people to the virus, you do not need an antibody test, says Amy Baxter, M.D., CEO and chief medical officer of <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzyhelps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Pain Care Labs<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">That being said, anyone willing to pay the price can undergo antibody testing. \u201cIf you\u2019re not part of a research study, the test can cost around $120,\u201d says Winner. \u201cDon\u2019t forget, though, that the results still do not give you a definite answer. For this reason, your doctor will likely deter you from getting tested until it is more accurate. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What to keep in mind if you get an antibody test<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you do decide to get the COVID-19 antibody test, consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1. We don\u2019t know whether you can be reinfected with COVID-19<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Due to a lack of clear data, the scientific community still has much to learn about reoccurring COVID-19 infection. \u201cNews reports from South Korea, for example, suggest the infection can reactivate before the body has cleared it,\u201d explains Winner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/face-coverings-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Face Coverings &#8220;Significantly Reduced&#8221; Coronavirus Infections, Study Finds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">However, \u201cit is also possible the testing [used in this case] lacked sensitivity, providing a false negative on one occasion in a patient with COVID-19, only to become positive later,\u201d she adds. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2. It\u2019s possible that testing could result in a false positive<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Not all current antibody tests are confirmed to correlate specifically to COVID-19 versus other coronaviruses. As such, a positive antibody test could mislead you, notes infectious disease physician Amesh Adalja, M.D., Senior Scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. A positive antibody test does not give you immunity to coronavirus<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Testing positive for antibodies does not mean you can assume you are immune. \u201cWe are still learning about the types and levels of antibodies needed for protection and how long protection lasts,\u201d Winner says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. If you had COVID-19 and made a full recovery, you can donate plasma. <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the biggest incentives for antibody testing right now? If you test positive, you can donate your plasma to help patients currently suffering from COVID-19. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You\u2019ll want to call your local lab in advance to make sure you fit a few basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donatingplasma.org\/who\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">requirements<\/span><\/a>, which will include a prior diagnosis confirmed by a COVID-19 test and that you have been free of symptoms for at least 14 days, Winner explains. (Note: She says you do not have to prove a negative COVID-19 test if you meet all other criteria.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><em><strong>Diggin\u2019 What\u2019s Good? For more essential health facts, tips, and inspiration, joi<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>n our Facebook community,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/EatingHealthyVitaminShoppe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eating Healthy<\/a>, today!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the coronavirus pandemic rages on in the U.S. and around the globe, more and more people are starting to question whether they may have come in contact with the virus at some point. 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