I know you can buy CV-19 "tests" over the counter in the drugstore these days to see if you have CV-19 (despite the question about numerous false positives). But what I want to know is if I've developed antibodies through natural immunity. I had COVID at the very beginning of all of this, before we knew what it was - confirmed by my doctor but not by an antibody test.
I know it would be a blood test, but is anyone aware of an OTC test that you could run on yourself? Like a reagent strip that you prick your finger and use a drop of blood? I definitely don't want to be tested by "the system", but I would like to know.
No… and they are not easily accessed..
I called the lab in my state to find out why they were not administering these tests-no answer, and if I wanted one how I would go about getting one, you have to request it from your doctor and have them write up the lab slip..
It’s a blood draw…
Research to make sure they use the proper tubes for antibodies which I believe are gold and pink…
They have been doing funny things..
I know in some hospitals they have a capillary (finger stick) that can test for the antibodies but I’m not sure what offices would have them and I would trust a full blood draw more..