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Is it still possible to detect whether you had COVID in the past, after already getting the vaccine?

• mikem170 5y ago
  Yes, I believe the right test can differentiate between the different antibody responses, telling you if you reacted to the virus, reacted to the vaccine, or both. I looked into this at one time and think I found one that cost $220. Sorry I don not have the link handy.
  • DavideNL 5y ago
    If you or anyone could post more info i’d be grateful. Like what specifications to look for in a test. Also i wonder (approximately) how long after infection it would still be possible to test.
    • Vecr 5y ago
      Get an antibody test that's for something other than the spike. If the vaccine you got only has the spike (all EUA/BLA in the US) the vaccine won't boost anything else.
      • DavideNL 5y ago
        Thanks for your reply, that’s good to know; I got the Pfizer vaccine by the way (only 1 shot.)