COVID 19 Antibody testing - What do I need to know?

Do I need a COVID Antibody test?
I get this question a lot from family and friends. To start, let's understand what exactly an antibody is, and what the tests detects, what are the limitations, and what we can do with the information.

It is also important to note that not all tests are created equal!

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Here are some helpful links for more information:
List of antibody testing companies that the FDA has issued an EUA for (Emergency Use Authorization)

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/emergency-use-authorizations#covid19ivd

Good in depth review of the science behind COVID antibody tests:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7184973/

CDC Webpage for Antibody testing
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/lab/serology-testing.html

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