Went for Covid Antibody test this morning
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Got results this morning, negative for antibodies...this was on npr yesterday
https://www.npr.org/sections/corona...curacy-of-widely-used-abbott-coronavirus-test
Looks like europe new test gaining
https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/new-coronavirus-test-highly-specific-and-100-per-cent-accurate/
https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/new-coronavirus-test-highly-specific-and-100-per-cent-accurate/
Why is the healthcare system providing something that may not come to a true conclusion?
Speed is more important than accuracy right now. As Abbott and the FDA collect more data under the EUA, they can focus in on accuracy and what may be causing false negatives.
I am all for be quick but dont rush but the volume of these tests being done with potential for no true outcome to be found is silly
Hall85 is correct. There are many tests out there and most haven't been reviewed by the FDA. Market forces as far as testing goes are some combination of speed, availabilty and price. Hopefully, the cream will quickly rise to the top and less accurate tests will not be allowed in the marketplace. As an aside, the antibody test you took has the following disclaimer at the bottom of the LabCorp website.
This test has not been FDA cleared or approved. This test has been authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization for use by authorized laboratories. This test has been authorized only for the detection of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, and not for any other viruses or pathogens. This test is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked sooner.
But that's what EUA is all about. All of the therapies that are being trialed right now have EIND's (Remdesivir, Convalescent Plasma, etc.). Normally, getting a new therapy or drug approved is a multi-year process. Everything now is being fast tracked so you are literally building the plane while you're flying it. This pandemic will hopefully give people and appreciation of the way the FDA and industry works for their benefit. (My personal disclaimer: I also have major issues with it as well - see OxyContin).
The EUA's are a high-wire act. Going to be interesting to see how it applies to a vaccine, which is likely going to be all new ingredients with the lack of time to truly vet out side effects and the like. The usual bureaucracy that is being circumvented here is generally a bitch, yes, but it does flush out some important elements for public use.
The best case scenario is a treatment with already established drugs, paired with the increased, widely-available at-home testing which will be available by July. Then you have a working standard.
The best case scenario is a treatment with already established drugs, paired with the increased, widely-available at-home testing which will be available by July. Then you have a working standard.
So a currently available antibody test that is mediocre at best has been pushed through to many usa labs and what is this gonna establish that x amount of patients took the test?
Personally, I wouldn’t be the first on line for the vaccine, given the fast tracking. I’m not in an at-risk category so that factors in.
I chose to take this because i was sick in feb...for the antibody test i would like to have a test that is more conclusive than not....for covid testing in general i am a proponent of having ample tests available for the public
Our pediatrician is doing the antibody test on the baby for her next month appointment, will
be interesting to see the outcome.
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