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Do you feel sick? Cases where an antibody test may come in handy
Have you discovered the symptoms of the coronavirus? Do you feel it is possible that the coronavirus has infected you? Several tests are currently available to detect antibodies to coronavirus. (x)
However, it is good to know what symptoms you really suspect of coronavirus, and when to take antibody tests, what types of tests you can choose from. Let’s see the details!
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
Common symptoms
Common symptoms of coronavirus a fever, the cough and the fatigue, the applicant throughout the test inflammations, mint a sore throat and that arthritis, pains. You may feel these symptoms without a cough. Headache COVID is a symptom that can last for days or weeks and can cause confusion, dullness, and tiredness. THE partial loss of smell, the distorted odor perception and complete loss of smell as well as loss of taste perception are common symptoms.
Less common symptoms
Common symptoms of coronavirus include stomach ache, the nausea, vomiting and the diarrhea. The coronavirus also appears on the conjunctival tissue of the eye and can cause redness and stinging sensation here, even for a long time.
Rash and skin symptoms may also occur, then smaller blisters, itchy rashes, reticulate bluish-red spots, and spotted skin rashes may appear throughout the test.
What is an antibody test?
An antibody or drug test is a blood test that looks for signs of a previous coronavirus infection in your body. A sample taken during blood sampling will be tested to see if your body is eligible for antibodies. Antibodies are produced by the immune system – proteins that are critical in fighting and overcoming the virus.
If the test results show that you have a sufficient number of antibodies, it indicates that the virus has been infected with the corona at some point in the past and had immunity.
What antibody tests are there?
Three tests are recommended for the detection of coronavirus antibodies:
Centaur XPT
THE Centaur XPT High-sensitivity immunoassay for the detection of antibodies and immune responses against COVID-19 virus infection. This is a new and specialized serological test that shows whether a coronavirus has long-term protection against COVID-19 after infection or vaccination.
ELISA IgA + IgM and / or IgG (venous blood)
Laboratory testing of a very high reliability ELISA test is reliable is able to detect the presence of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus produced by the body (IgA + IgM or IgG), ie whether it may have been infected with coronavirus.
Complex protection test
Complex protection assay for coronavirus antibody detection. Centaur XPT and ELISA IgG are a combined test method.
Because the body does not always produce both types of antibodies, it is a good idea to look at the complex protection test after an infection or vaccination, which is best for vaccines that contain the whole virus, because it detects both antibodies.
When can an antibody test come in handy?
In case of subsequent confirmation of COVID-19 disease
Centaur XPT is recommended for those who have had or are suffering from a coronavirus disease who think they may have become asymptomatic but infected, and at least 2 weeks have elapsed since the illness or suspected illness. A positive result indicates that an antibody to the coronavirus has already been produced in the body.
After vaccines used to prevent COVID-19 disease
Centaur XPT shows whether different types of vaccines have produced specific antibodies, ie whether an immune response has been developed against the coronavirus. It is recommended to perform the test 1-2 weeks after the onset of complete protection, ie after the 2nd vaccination.
In addition to IgG positive results confirmed by other methods
In whom IgG positivity was confirmed by other methods, Centaur XPT shows you exactly whether antibodies are present in your body and in what amounts.
For healthcare professionals
For healthcare workers, the most effective way to the level of protection developed can also be detected.
For those waiting for surgery and intervention
A Centaur XPT recommended in combination with a diagnostic test for patients who are going to have an intervention or surgery.
Other tests are negative if coronavirus is suspected
In cases where a patient is suspected of having COVID-19 infection, however Despite the negative test results in other tests, your doctor still thinks you may be suspected of having the disease.. It is then recommended to confirm this with the Centaur XPT.
For individuals or relatives with a weakened immune system
Centaur XPT is recommended for people with a weakened immune system, or if someone is in close contact with a higher risk group of patients, such as the elderly.
What is the next step?
If any of the above apply to you, consult your GP and register for the appropriate antibody test if needed. And the new type of antibody test, like the Centaur XPT, can already accurately show the level of protection against the established coronavirus.