Serology tests are increasingly becoming popular among residents of Kuwait as the tests help in detecting antibodies that are specific to COVID-19 infection. Speaking to The Times Kuwait, Dr. Haya Al Tawalah, Medical Director of I’m Negative Lab said that the tests help to show if the person had been infected with COVID-19 in the last three months.
She explained that the serology service involves a simple blood test that detects specific antibodies in the body and can determine if one had ever contracted COVID-19. This is particularly helpful for persons who were curious to know if they developed COVID-19 but did not have any symptoms, and whether they have to take the vaccine.
The test helps in identifying a previous exposure and therefore making people aware of the risk factor towards the COVID-19 virus. A high count of the antibody, Immunoglobulin G (IgG) means that you are protected for the short term, whereas a low count would mean that there is no protection and a vaccine should be taken, she pointed out.
The serology test differs from the PCR test which, Dr. Haya said was the gold standard of COVID-19 tests and is helpful in diagnosing Covid-19 if they are currently infected. She revealed that I’m Negative Lab would be launching saliva tests shortly for the benefit of residents, which is a more comfortable, easier-to-perform option for COVID-19 testing.
Dr. Haya noted that the high-tech machines at I’m Negative Lab are able to completely identify the COVID-19 virus, including the new strain. She urged people to take the test for their own safety and that of their family, friends and colleagues, especially if they were socializing, going to work and interacting with others.
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