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Regarding covid 19 antibody

2020-07-29 13:01:43
If any one get tested covid anti body tested and got negative. What does it means he don't have virus as of now can might be catch in future? He didn't came in close contact of any symptomatic person for past 14 days.. if anyone provide details info will be highly appreciated. Thanks
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It can be either no infection or there is infection and antibodies are not yet formed.

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If antibodies are not found, it can mean either there was no contact with the infection or there is infection but the antibodies have not formed yet in the body.

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Not infected or not formed (initial phase )

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Antibody not found means not contacted with any other symptomatic covid19 positive presenet

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Agree with Dr Subhi Aggarwal, I would like to add that if no antibody present, person might be getting infection in future
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