WHAT IS COVID19 ANTIBODY TEST?

Vaccination studies have started in our country and in the world against the Covid19 pandemic, which has negatively affected our lives for more than a year.

With the Coronavac vaccine, which was first applied to healthcare professionals in our country, it is aimed to produce antibodies by the immune system and protect the body by giving the inactive covid19 virus to the body.

In addition, although Covid-19 disease does not show symptoms in every patient, it may be unknowingly passed out and immunized. With the Covid-19 Antibody test performed at Medilife Hospitals, you can find out the antibody level in your blood before being vaccinated.

So what is an antibody?
Antibodies are cells that fight against viruses and bacteria that enter the body and protect the body when the same microbe is encountered again.

What is the Covid-19 Antibody Test?
With this test, it is checked whether there is Covid-19 antibody (IgM and IgG) in the person's blood. If the antibody value is high, it is determined that the person has had the disease and gained immunity.

How is the Covid 19 Antibody Test done?
Unlike the PCR test (made with a swab taken from the mouth and nose, to diagnose Covid 19), the Antibody Test is checked from the blood. The blood sample taken from the arm of the person to be tested is evaluated in the laboratory.

Covid19 IgM, Covid19 IgG and Covid19 Total Antibody (IgG + IgM) are examined in our laboratory. If the total antibody value is above 1, it is considered positive, that is, the patient has encountered the Covid19 virus before. 

Note: The PCR test should be done to determine if the disease continues at that time.

Hastalık Durumu	IgM	IgG
Infection may be in the first period	+	-
Infection may be in the early period	+	-
Infection may be in the late period	-	+

Is it necessary to have an antibody test before getting Covid19 vaccine?
You can find out your current immune status against the virus by having an antibody test before getting Covid19 vaccine.

Could the Covid-19 Antibody Test be positive without disease symptoms?
Yes. Covid-19 disease does not show severe symptoms in every patient. In fact, the patient may have passed the disease without experiencing any symptoms, without even realizing it.

How long will the Covid-19 Antibody Test result take?
The test result is given within a few hours on the same day.

Is Covid-19 Antibody Test performed in all Medilife Hospitals?
Yes. Tests are carried out in 3 hospitals of Medilife Health Group (Beylikdüzü, Bağcılar, Çapa).

For detailed information and appointment about Covid-19 Antibody Test, you can call +905071304405 or fill the form below.

Who should have the Covid-19 Antibody Test?
People who have experienced and survived symptoms similar to Covid-19 disease, those who work in crowded environments, those who are in the risk group against Covid-19 in their families and close environments can learn the immune status against the disease by having the Covid-19 Antibody Test.