Antibody Testing for COVID-19

Antibody Testing for COVID-19

We have previously discussed the differences between RT-PCR testing and antigen testing for the detection of COVID-19 infection.  Both of these techniques reveal active infection; in other words, they detect the presence of the virus itself in the human body: RT-PCR...
RT-PCR: The Gold Standard in COVID-19 Testing

RT-PCR: The Gold Standard in COVID-19 Testing

The COVID era may be the first time in history when the general public is widely exposed to laboratory terms like PCR, RT-PCR, antigen, and antibody. From a laboratorian’s perspective, seeing these important techniques gain wider awareness in the public is one minor...