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It still relies on a population of antibodies for detection. By the time you’ve built a good population of antibodies to trigger the test you will have been con
by jeremyjh 7y ago
It still relies on a population of antibodies for detection. By the time you’ve built a good population of antibodies to trigger the test you will have been contagious for many days. This test is still very valuable though as confirmation of who has antibodies and is likely immune.
- zenexer 7y agoThe parent is saying that the antibodies used come from an external source, not from the patient. If what the parent is saying is true, why would the patient need antibodies?