COVID-19 RNA and Antibody Testing Now Available
IGeneX is supporting the public health response to expand the availability of testing for COVID-19. We are offering both an RNA test and antibody test.
RNA Test
The SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR test detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This test determines if a patient is currently infected and should be used on patients showing symptoms such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. If positive, the patient can be quarantined and treated before the disease spreads. We also recommend testing asymptomatic patients, who are not displaying symptoms but may expose and transfer the virus to others.
Antibody Test
Antibody testing determines whether a patient has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and if the patient’s immune system has produced antibodies against the infection. We utilize our superior ImmunoBlot technology for our antibody tests. We offer a standalone IgG antibody test as well as an IgM/IgG antibody test. Antibody positivity likely means a person has recovered and may have protective immunity. This test is valuable in determining if it’s safe for someone to return to work or school.
Learn more about the COVID-19 tests here.
