Antibody Testing against COVID-19
The blood-based test detects antibodies that indicate past infection with COVID-19.
It may not show if you are currently infected. For this, you require a viral PCR or antigen test, which is different.
If you currently have a fever or flu-like symptoms, please contact us by phone.
Antibody testing is for people who:
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Haven't had any symptoms but are curious to know if you have antibodies to COVID-19.
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Have had symptoms such as fever but are now more than 2 weeks after recovery.
Test kit information
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Product name: Biolidics 2019-nCoV IgG/IgM Detection Kit
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Time to result: about 15 minutes after taking blood
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Price: JPY 3,000 + tax (10%)
How to get tested
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No appointment is required. Wear a facemask to your appointment
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Body temperature check (we will not test you if you have fever over 37.5 or have cold-like symptoms)
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Blood sample taken by nurse
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Get your results in 15 minutes
Important points
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This antibody test might not be provided to anyone who has symptoms like cough or fever. You might not be tested if you have a fever of 37.5 degrees or higher.
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There is no guarantee of protection against COVID-19 even if you have antibodies.
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If you are IgM positive, this means you might be able to spread the virus, and we may advise you to isolate and refer for further testing.
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This kit has a high accuracy (clinical sensitivity 91.54%, clinical specificity 97.02%) but no test is 100% accurate.
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This test is not covered by Japanese health care.