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.
We charge each person £119 for a venous blood test.
Please fill out a form below and we will give you. We will need to ask you questions around your current symptoms and arrange time/date for a nurse to visit you at home.
With the venous blood lab tests it will take 24 hours from the time your samples arrive at the lab to get your results usually 6.30PM the next day. You will receive your test results via email. You can call us on 0203 974 6950 to discuss your test results.
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
Venous Blood Lab Tests: In clinical tests the Platelia SARS-CoV-2 Total Ab test demonstrated >99% specificity for SARS-CoV-2 while showing no cross-reactivity to non-SARS coronaviruses or other medical conditions.
In a study of PCR-positive patients, the assay detected antibodies in 100% of patients that were collected and tested between 9 and 22 days after onset of symptoms.
PLEASE NOTE: 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
A PCR test 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.
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.