Viral Testing

A viral test detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. That means the test detects current COVID-19 infections. If you test positive, the Longevity Clinic team supports you if you’re experiencing symptoms and advises you on how to avoid infecting anyone else.

If you test negative, you can still become ill with COVID-19 in the future. Therefore, it’s essential that you continue to take preventive measures and follow current medical guidance.

Antibody Testing

An antibody test detects antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. Your immune system creates these antibodies if you come into contact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus so that if you’re exposed to it in the future, your body can defend itself.

Testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies means you’ve had the viral infection already, although if you had no symptoms, you might not realize you were infected.

Your immune system creates antibodies to protect you against future infection. However, you shouldn’t assume you’re immune to COVID-19 if you test positive, as the level of protection these antibodies provide isn’t clear yet.