Should I Get Tested For Covid-19?

Posted on Sat, 1 Aug 2020

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Question : My covid antibody- tota (CLIA) is 8.48. Should I get tested for covid-19

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do you have symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

What symptoms do you have now ?
Why was the test indicated?

Antibodies indicate, immunity against the virus.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (26 minutes later)

I have typhoid but I am better now. I have some cough but no fever for the last three days. I have uploaded my test results. I live with my parents. Do they need to get tested? If yes, please let me know which test should I get for myself and my parents. Am I still active with COVID

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes get them tested

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Antibody positivity is unreliable to say the present status of the infection.

But it does ascertain that you either had an infection or you still have it.

Yes, you have to get your parents tested.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar