This brand new quantitative IgG antibody test for COVID is exciting because it not only lets you know whether you have IgG antibodies but also, how many. This means that post-vaccination, antibody levels can be tracked, from after one month after your first dose.
For example, COVID-19 IgG antibodies tracked in one of our 80-year-old patients who has had both of their vaccine doses and has never knowingly had COVID-19 previously showed the following:
- Day 14 – 389 U/ml
- Day 28 – >2500 U/ml
- Day 42 – 1799 U/ml
We are continuing to track these levels and will update accordingly.
As you can see, tracking antibodies gives an interesting insight into the immunity response to the COVID vaccine but also, as antibodies decline over time, testing also helps give insight into levels of protection. Immunity is made up of more than just IgG antibodies however – we know that T-cell response is also important – but tracking IgG antibodies gives a good idea of the level of protection available.
During these difficult times, it’s difficult to know who to trust. Our clinic has been in operation for 23 years and is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. We have carefully vetted any laboratory we work with to ensure they are accredited appropriately and clinically sound.
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What does the test involve?
The test is a full blood draw conducted by a nurse or healthcare assistant. Your sample is sent to our laboratory and your result will be emailed to you in 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I test after vaccination?
What test do you use and what does the result mean?
So will this test let me know if my vaccine has worked?
Can you tell me what level of antibodies is considered a successful immunisation for each vaccine?
Will you know whether the present antibodies are because of a previous infection or because of my vaccination?
I’ve had my second dose over 28 days ago but I tested negative – how is this possible?
Testing Price List
Coronavirus
Testing Rates |
£Prices from | |
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Vaccine Antibody Test | £49 | |
T-spot (T-cell) test | £129 | |
T-spot & Antibody Package | £199 | |
Standard PCR Swab Testing | £99 | |
Test To Release | £99 | |
Fit To Fly Certificate | £99 | |
Same-day PCR Swab Testing | £139 |
Testing Rates | Prices from |
Vaccine Antibody Test | £49 |
Measurement of antibodies post vaccination or infection via Roche Quantitative Test method | |
T-spot (T-cell) test | £129 |
Testing for the presence of COVID-19-related T-cells | |
T-spot & Antibody Package | £199 |
Roche Quantitative Test and T-spot (T-cell) blood test package | |
Standard PCR Swab Testing | £99 |
Conducted in-clinic for travel, work or ending quarantine. Next day results by 8pm. | |
Test To Release | £99 |
PCR test for government's test to release scheme. Next day results by 8pm. | |
Fit To Fly Certificate | £99 |
Next day results by 8pm. | |
Same-day PCR Swab Testing | £139 |
Conducted in-clinic for travel, work or ending quarantine. Results by 10 pm. Must test before 10.30 am. Suitable for test to release (day 5) and fit to fly. |