Antibody Testing During And After The Pandemic: Not All Tests Are Created Equal
Executive Summary
While the main role of SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing is currently limited to determining exposure to the virus in populations, the scientific community is working hard to define the neutralizing properties of the antibodies detected, and the duration of the immune response. As a result, antibody testing could be here to stay for the long term for monitoring populations, testing vaccines and selecting patients for trials of a variety of new therapies to treat numerous conditions.
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