FAQ
frequently asked questions
The test looks for the presence of antibodies (produced by people with the virus to counteract the virus) against the COVID-19 virus.
To see you if you previously had COVID-19 and may have some immunity from it.
South: We cover most of the South East (Surrey, Kent, Essex, East Sussex, West Sussex London)
North: West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire.
Midlands: Worcestershire, West Midlands, Warwickshire
We charge £99 for each person undertaking an antibody test this includes the nurse visiting your home to perform the test and providing your results within the visit (1o minutes).
Please give us a call on 0203 974 6950. We will need to ask questions around your current symptoms and arrange time/date for a nurse to visit you at home.
That’s correct, our nurse will be able to provide you with your results after 10 minutes.
The link between the presence of antibodies and immunity is not proven. A positive test result for antibodies does not necessarily mean that you are immune to COVID-19. However, as we learn more about COVID-19 you will be in a better position to understand the implications of your test results.
Please follow government advice here
Our tests are 98.6% accurate in detecting COVID-19 antibodies. The tests are CE certified and our manufactured in a certified laboratory in Switzerland (9001:2015 & ISO 13485:2016).
The link between the presence of antibodies and immunity is not proven. A positive test result for antibodies does not necessarily mean that you are immune to COVID-19. However, as we learn more about COVID-19 you will be in a better position to understand the implications of your test results.
Please follow government advice here
PCR tests are performed by a fully trained, healthcare professional. It involves analysing a sample collected from deep inside the nose or the back of the throat by a swab or the sample might be saliva or other fluid. The test can take from less than an hour to several days to get a result.
Antibody testing looks for the presence of antibodies (produced by people with the virus to counteract the virus) against COVID-19 virus. The tests involves taking a finger prick blood sample which is then analysed for the presence of antibodies associated with COVID-19. (These tests should only be performed and interpreted by fully trained, healthcare professional).
Further advice on PCR & Antibody testing can be found on the government website here
Following any antibody test you must still follow government advice on social distancing, hand-washing and isolation.
Having antibodies simply makes it more likely that you will not have a second infection or, failing that, that a second infection would be milder compared with a similar person who has no such antibodies. However, it is still not proven that you immune from COVID-19 once you have developed the antibodies.
Unfortunately we can only tests adults. Anyone over the age of 16 we can test.
