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ChilisWife
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Antibody Testing
Has anyone done this or plan to do it? I know this past week they started offering this to everyone at certain urgent care walk-in places. So many people (like me) feel like they already had the virus and want to know for sure. They take 1 vial of blood and give you results in a few days. I was just curious if anyone who thought they may have had it got the test and whether they were right?!
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NervousNell
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Re: Antibody Testing
I honestly wouldn't want to be in any urgent cares right now. I feel like if I didn't already have it, i would once I left.
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| Posted 4/26/20 4:41 PM |
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Naturalmama
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Antibody Testing
You can get it just by asking for it? I assumed you had to be selected at random, but if it is open to anyone, I would like to go. I am convinced I had it in February. I wonder if City MD has it. Also, not sure how we would ever know if it was right- since so many have it with no symptoms.
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| Posted 4/26/20 4:42 PM |
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RainyDay
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Antibody Testing
not really sure what the point is if now they are saying there is a chance you could still get it again.
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| Posted 4/26/20 4:44 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Antibody Testing
I saw a FB advertisement from afc in west Islip. They have antibody tests at that location by appointment only.
I want to get it, but may wait a little to see if I can just get it done w a script at a lab from my PCP. I feel like from what I’ve heard, these labs have a good system going. 1 person at a time, lab tech in Full PPE and you are in and out really quick. You only interact w your tech
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| Posted 4/26/20 4:47 PM |
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ChilisWife
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by Naturalmama
You can get it just by asking for it? I assumed you had to be selected at random, but if it is open to anyone, I would like to go. I am convinced I had it in February. I wonder if City MD has it. Also, not sure how we would ever know if it was right- since so many have it with no symptoms.
Yes anyone can ask for it. It's not a question of availability of corona testing supplies because it's just a regular vial of blood.
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| Posted 4/26/20 5:03 PM |
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ChilisWife
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by NervousNell
I honestly wouldn't want to be in any urgent cares right now. I feel like if I didn't already have it, i would once I left.
Fair point, but I would wear a mask and gloves and immediately go home and strip and shower.
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ChilisWife
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by RainyDay
not really sure what the point is if now they are saying there is a chance you could still get it again.
Yeah, I know, well they say they that they don't really know yet if you can or can't. I think it's like other viruses, you probably will have "some" immunity but maybe not full immunity since it mutates. Kind of like the flu - the shot is rarely that effective but they claim it makes the symptoms less severe. But I'd still like to know if I had it - at least I'd know that I got through it once.
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| Posted 4/26/20 5:07 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Antibody Testing
If I had it. I waa asymptotic because I haven't been sick at all in a very long time.
Not even anything mild.
So for me, it's not really a priority right now.
Maybe in the futute
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| Posted 4/26/20 5:08 PM |
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Sash
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by NervousNell
If I had it. I waa asymptotic because I haven't been sick at all in a very long time.
Not even anything mild.
So for me, it's not really a priority right now.
Maybe in the futute
Same about the priority. I shouldn’t leave the house but you want me to go to urgent care to get a test I don’t need? My family can’t get our teeth cleaned but I should rush to get an antibody test at an Urgent Care facility?
And if the government needs this testing so bad , they have to make the test more easily accessible. Seems hypocritical to me.
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| Posted 4/26/20 5:34 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by Sash
Posted by NervousNell
If I had it. I waa asymptotic because I haven't been sick at all in a very long time.
Not even anything mild.
So for me, it's not really a priority right now.
Maybe in the futute
Same about the priority. I shouldn’t leave the house but you want me to go to urgent care to get a test I don’t need? My family can’t get our teeth cleaned but I should rush to get an antibody test at an Urgent Care facility?
And if the government needs this testing so bad , they have to make the test more easily accessible. Seems hypocritical to me.
I know. Dh had his physical canceled, DD can't get her dental appt, I see ladies on here on the other thread who literally JUST had cancer and can't see their doctors for an exam, but we should go to a germ ridden urgent care?
I don't like going in those places during the best of times.
It is kind of hypocritical.
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| Posted 4/26/20 5:37 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Antibody Testing
I've been considering going for it.
Posted by RainyDay
not really sure what the point is if now they are saying there is a chance you could still get it again.
Maybe so those people that test positive would consider donating plasma?
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| Posted 4/26/20 5:49 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by RainyDay
not really sure what the point is if now they are saying there is a chance you could still get it again.
If you have antibodies you may be able to donate plasma which seems to be helping people recover.
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ali120206
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by MsSissy
I've been considering going for it.
Posted by RainyDay
not really sure what the point is if now they are saying there is a chance you could still get it again.
Maybe so those people that test positive would consider donating plasma?
Yes and to see how many people had it in some shape or form.
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Sash
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Sash
Posted by NervousNell
If I had it. I waa asymptotic because I haven't been sick at all in a very long time.
Not even anything mild.
So for me, it's not really a priority right now.
Maybe in the futute
Same about the priority. I shouldn’t leave the house but you want me to go to urgent care to get a test I don’t need? My family can’t get our teeth cleaned but I should rush to get an antibody test at an Urgent Care facility?
And if the government needs this testing so bad , they have to make the test more easily accessible. Seems hypocritical to me.
I know. Dh had his physical canceled, DD can't get her dental appt, I see ladies on here on the other thread who literally JUST had cancer and can't see their doctors for an exam, but we should go to a germ ridden urgent care?
I don't like going in those places during the best of times.
It is kind of hypocritical.
Yes, I’ve never been to an Urgent Care facility and don’t plan on going to one now to get tested when we should be “Quarantined”.
My son and I had a teeth cleaning scheduled that was cancelled, luckily he has good enamel so I’m not too concerned. But DH deep cleanings were cancelled. Which may not seem like a big deal, but he has bad teeth, they are bleeding and he is in pain. They said if he didn’t continually keep up with his cleanings he would need dentures or implants. So I am worried about it. He’s already terrified of the dentist and paranoid about the virus. My nieces orthodontist totally ghosted my sister, so all that money they put in will be wasted if this goes on for months.
And like you said this doesn’t even scratch the surface, the stories on here about cancer survivors and those that need treatments. I feel angry and sad when I hear this, but let me rush to leave my house and go to Urgent Care to get an antibody test.
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ChilisWife
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Re: Antibody Testing
Wow tough crowd, sorry I asked! I think it is horrible that people are not able to get dental, cancer, and other treatments they need right now. But that is not because of people getting an antibody test. It is because the governor only cares about Covid patients. And further, the governor is the one that wants the antibody testing done!
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| Posted 4/26/20 6:51 PM |
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Sash
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by ChilisWife
Wow tough crowd, sorry I asked! I think it is horrible that people are not able to get dental, cancer, and other treatments they need right now. But that is not because of people getting an antibody test. It is because the governor only cares about Covid patients. And further, the governor is the one that wants the antibody testing done!
Ha ha.... I’m not being tough just giving my honest & raw opinion. You asked would anyone get it and I would not at this point. I was just being honest of why I wouldn’t since I knew if I said No, people would ask why.
The test isn’t easily accessible for me to get one, so I won’t. And I think the way the test are being administered is very hypocritical.
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NervousNell
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by ChilisWife
Wow tough crowd, sorry I asked! I think it is horrible that people are not able to get dental, cancer, and other treatments they need right now. But that is not because of people getting an antibody test. It is because the governor only cares about Covid patients. And further, the governor is the one that wants the antibody testing done!
Nothing wrong with you asking.
I think antibody testing is a good thing. I just find it ironic and hypocritical that they want people to leave their homes and go to an urgent care office to get it, when you aren't able to get routine medical care because they are so afraid of this virus.
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| Posted 4/26/20 6:59 PM |
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Sash
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by ChilisWife
Wow tough crowd, sorry I asked! I think it is horrible that people are not able to get dental, cancer, and other treatments they need right now. But that is not because of people getting an antibody test. It is because the governor only cares about Covid patients. And further, the governor is the one that wants the antibody testing done!
Nothing wrong with you asking.
I think antibody testing is a good thing. I just find it ironic and hypocritical that they want people to leave their homes and go to an urgent care office to get it, when you aren't able to get routine medical care because they are so afraid of this virus.
 Exactly, no issues with the question.
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Blazesyth
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by NervousNell
I just find it ironic and hypocritical that they want people to leave their homes and go to an urgent care office to get it, when you aren't able to get routine medical care because they are so afraid of this virus.
I haven't seen anywhere where 'they' want us to now go get an antibody test. Cuomo has always said they dont have enough tests so they don't want people lining up to get tests for no reason.
I believe they are coordinating antibody tests for medical, MTA, police, front line workers, etc. at their places of employment so that they can decide if/when they can go back to work. (That is a different discussion if that is valid.)
I didnt see any info around the AFC Urgent Cares having antibody testing. They have the regular rapid diagnostic test which is different from the antibody testing.
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Re: Antibody Testing
I think antibody testing is informative but dangerous as those who have antibodies will assume a false sense of protection.
1. We don’t know if antibodies give us immunity and if so how long it would last
2. We don’t know exactly what titer of the antibody gives us any immunity of at all and how long
3. We don’t know if the antibody protects against all or specific strains
We do benefit from antibody testing to select plasma for testing and treatment options, but that is still at trial stage.
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NervousNell
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Re: Antibody Testing
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by NervousNell
I just find it ironic and hypocritical that they want people to leave their homes and go to an urgent care office to get it, when you aren't able to get routine medical care because they are so afraid of this virus.
I haven't seen anywhere where 'they' want us to now go get an antibody test. Cuomo has always said they dont have enough tests so they don't want people lining up to get tests for no reason.
I believe they are coordinating antibody tests for medical, MTA, police, front line workers, etc. at their places of employment so that they can decide if/when they can go back to work. (That is a different discussion if that is valid.)
I didnt see any info around the AFC Urgent Cares having antibody testing. They have the regular rapid diagnostic test which is different from the antibody testing.
I saw the smae ad on FB that the poster on here mentioned- Come to the urgent care we have antibody tests. Not sure if it was AFC or another one.
So maybe that is the "they"
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busymomonli
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Antibody Testing
My daughter went for the COVID test at AFC Urgent care and she said you could not pay her to step foot in there again. They did in inside, were overbooked and sick people were standing practically on top of each other coughing, they were having people sign forms using the same pen! If you don't have it walking in there, you will when you leave.
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M514
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Antibody Testing
I would love to get the testing done cause I believe I may have had it in December. I was sick for 2 full weeks with a lot of the symptoms, the dr diagnosed me with an URI and my whole office was sick at the same time with the same symptoms. My Dh ended up getting it too from me but his symptoms were nit as severe as mine. It’s just a very strange coincidence to me.
But at this time, I am not walking into an urgent to get the test. I would prefer to go to one of the pop up outdoor sites provided by the state, but I’m not going out of my way to get it done.
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NervousNell
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Re: Antibody Testing
Just saw this on Facebook...
On Saturday April 25, starting at midnight, our booking portal will open for Monday April 27 Covid-19 antibody appointments. All antibody testing is performed at our West Islip location. You can access the antibody booking portal from any of our Long Island websites. No walk-in appointments will be accepted. Booking online only.
This was AFC in West Islip.
Apparently my feed is behind.  
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