The UK is to offer antibody testing to the general public this week for the first time. This is who will be eligible for the scheme
When should the tests be taken?
It is important that the first antibody test is taken as soon as possible so that the body hasn't yet had the chance to generate a detectable antibody response to the infection. If you have COVID-19 antibodies, then it's likely you have had the virus before - even if you did not have obvious symptoms.What if I've been vaccinated?
The UK government says that the antibody tests used in the programme from this week will detect your body's response to the virus or vaccination, however it will not be able to tell if you currently have COVID-19.
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