Antibody Test

Proteins that help our immune system identify and eliminate threats to our body are called antibodies. It is produced by the immune system in response to antigen entering the person's body. Antibodies provide early warning and protection against the damaging effects that foreign molecules may cause. Once immunity is established, it helps protect against the same virus in the future. In our body; There are 5 different types of antibodies: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD and IgE.

Antibody Test at Liv Hospital

At Liv Hospital, antibody tests are professionally performed to determine the patient's immunity to the disease. These tests are very effective in understanding whether the patient has had Covid 19 infection before, whether they have developed immunity to the substance entering their body and what stage of the disease they are in. 

How is an antibody test performed?

Antibody testing is generally done when the virus, chemical substance or organism entering the body loses its effect. It is done with a blood sample taken from the arm. Early tests during infection may not detect antibodies. Therefore, antibody testing should be done at least 14 days after the virus, chemical or organism has entered the body.

An antibody test will tell you if you are immune on the 14th day at the earliest after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 Spike Antibody Test is an immunoassay that allows the determination of antibodies against the COVID-19 virus. The COVID-19 antibody test performed at Liv Hospital Ulus is effective in detecting spike antibodies and finding out whether immunity against the disease is formed.