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 your workforce has been exposed to COVID-19 and may have some immunity from it. You can use antibody tests as a benchmark to see how much COVID-19 has impacted/disrupted your business. 

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.

PCR Tests: These tests are 99.9% accurate and are approved by Public Health England.

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

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. 

We can arrange for your business to be tested within 1-2 weeks.