COVID-19 Antibody Test - Book at an Affordable Price

Book COVID-19 Antibody Test at the best price in Delhi NCR, India from GDIC (Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre). GDIC is a NABL Accredited Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of blood testing services.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is known as a contagious disease that is caused by (SARS-COV-2). This was first seen in China in December 2019. Later on, it rapidly spread worldwide, resulting in a pandemic.

What is COVID-19 Antibody Test?

This blood test determines whether you have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19. Antibodies are proteins that the body produces in response to harmful substances like viruses and bacteria. Antibodies may help protect you from re-infection (immune).

Symptoms of COVID 19

The symptoms of Coronavirus are variable and are experienced differently from person to person. Some of the symptoms include:

1. Headache and fatigue
2. Fever with breathing difficulties
3. Loss of Smell

The symptoms begin from day one to the day fourteen of being exposed to the virus.

According to statistics, 81% develop mild to moderate symptoms (eg. Mild pneumonia) 

While, 14% develop sever symptoms ( eg. Dyspnea, hypoxia, with >50% lung involvement)

Around 5% patients develop critical symptoms (eg. Multorgan dysfunction, shock, respiratory failure)

Overview of COVID 19 Antibody Testing

COVID-19 antibody test includes a blood test. This test can further provide all information on how the body has reacted to a subsequent infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). 

As SARS-CoV-2 is the virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 i.e. (COVID-19). It also shows the body’s reaction to the corresponding COVID-19 vaccines. 

The Antibody COVID testing also is called - Serology testing. In case, a negative serology test report is received, it would indicate that no antibodies were detected in the blood sample.

As the Human Body identifies any foreign substance in the body by itself, it aids in clearing out any infections or diseases in the body.

It is important to remember that after an infection with the COVID 19 viruses or even a COVID-19 vaccine, 

The body would usually take around 2 to 3 weeks to generate newer and enough antibodies that can be detected in an antibody test. 

Different Types of Antibodies

There are different types of antibodies that may be detected using antibody tests related to the COVID-19 virus. These are as follows:

1. Binding antibodies. Detect any antibodies in response to COVID-19 infection. The widespread or effective immune response is usually not tested in this aspect
2. Neutralizing antibodies.  Detects a subgroup of antibodies which prevent virus from infecting the body cells. 

Usually, This test is done after you test positive for  the binding antibodies. This one is another step towards finding antibodies production by the body that are blocking the virus to protect the individual from subsequent COVID-19 infection.

Why is the Antibody Test Done?

INDICATIONS

The Antibody testing for COVID-19 may be done in cases if

1. COVID-19 in the past was developed but testing was not carried out for detecting the disease 2. Serious reaction to COVID-19 vaccine in the 1^st shot vaccine schedule.
2. A previous COVID-19 infection and the patient wanting to donate plasma ahead. As Plasma is contains antibodies that aid in treating others in cases where patients are suffering from severe cases of COVID-19.

For Children:

If the child is ill and health care provider thinks that the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) could be the diagnosis, the doctor will order this antibody testing. 

This test will further help diagnose the MIS-C. Most children with the MIS-C also have antibodies to the virus that caused COVID-19, i.e it shows any past infection with coronavirus.

Contraindications

1. Fever or sickness within the last 24 hours.
2. To understand if the patient currently has COVID-19. 
3. Got Diagnosed COVID-19 less than 10 days ago.
4. Directly exposed to the virus within the past 14 days (known)
5. Suffering from a condition that is weakening your immune system.

The COVID- 19 Antibody test has a Specificity is 99.8 %., which makes it an accurate method of detecting the concerned antibodies produced in the blood.

Difference Between RT-PCR and Covid- 19 Antibody Test

• COVID RT-PCR Test: Test that detects the genetic material of the virus using the lab technique known as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). 
• Procedure: A health care worker collects the fluid from nasal or throat or from the saliva of the patient. 
• In this case, the COVID Molecular tests are considered very accurate when conducted professionally
• While, Antibody test in case of COVID will help to discover any recovery or seroconversion from virus and is usually done 2 weeks of post symptoms of the patient. 
• Moreover, a benefit of accurate COVID antibody test is also for patients who've now recovered from a  COVID-19 infection become eligible for plasma donation, which is a part of their own blood.

What is the Procedure for COVID-19 Antibody test?

Need to provide 2ml blood for the test.

Guidelines To Follow Before, During and After the Test

Here are some guidelines an individual can refer to once they have decided to undergo Fecal Culture test.

The required documents needed for this test includes your valid government ID and an appropriate Doctor’s prescription.

Before the Test

No preparation is needed before the test is taken.

During the Test

The patient would need to provide 2ml of blood for the test sample for further testing.

After the test

No particular care is required, once the test sample has been collected.

Required documents for test

• A doctor's prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After care

No care is required.

Cost of Antibody Test for COVID-19 in Delhi

In general, the costs of the COVID 19 Antibody Test may vary as per the region and the facility.

So, it is highly recommended that the test is carried out with utmost sincerity at trustworthy diagnostic centers like: Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre.

Here, we provide trained, skilled and experience professionals that assure patient safety and conduct the patient and the visitor with dignity and respect.