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PCR tests only detect live virus, not antibodies. there are several antibody tests for covid. As far as I'm aware, the vaccines only trigger the anti-spike pro
by ilogik 5y ago
PCR tests only detect live virus, not antibodies.
there are several antibody tests for covid. As far as I'm aware, the vaccines only trigger the anti-spike protein antibodies, so if you test positive for other types of covid-19 antibodies, you've probably had it.
- rimliu 5y agoPCR test detect genetic material of the virus. It may be live virus it may be just fragments, impossible to tell.