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Jun 2020
2:20pm, 2 Jun 2020
11,710 posts
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Markymarkmark
I did read somewhere recently (sorry, I've read so much that I cannot remember where I read anything any more!) that the Polio vaccination actually had a positive impact on many different viral infections. So is it used as a general "antiviral" does anyone know? Or is it just a happy side effect we've not investigated much?
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Jun 2020
2:48pm, 2 Jun 2020
46,869 posts
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Velociraptor
I've just had a memo to say that any patient having blood tested for any reason can be offered a COVID-19 antibody test to see if they've been infected.
Health care workers? They'll get round to offering us antibody tests sometime, watch this space but don't hold your breath. (I will take it up if offered but will be surprised if I show evidence of previous infection.)
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Jun 2020
3:00pm, 2 Jun 2020
970 posts
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Turtlemama
Some of our staff have had the antibody test. The vast majority have tested positive despite being asymptomatic. I'm hoping to get tested next time the people come round.
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Jun 2020
3:04pm, 2 Jun 2020
16,351 posts
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Rosehip
Eldest's work provided them the finger prick antibody test (not considered accurate enough for general NHS use) only one tested positive out of over 100 and he'd not had any symptoms. They're getting a different one soon. Think this must be part of some sort of trial.
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Jun 2020
3:27pm, 2 Jun 2020
2,631 posts
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Little Miss Happy
Is there any evidence yet to say that a positive antibody test confers immunity?
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Jun 2020
3:42pm, 2 Jun 2020
14,511 posts
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Ultra Sparkly Bridget (USB)
My workplace is trialling antibody testing this week. Only 50 tests initially though. They are also continuing with the Trustwide swabbing programme.
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Jun 2020
3:49pm, 2 Jun 2020
3,632 posts
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ndellar
@Vrap is that something that is specific to your practice, about 80% sure J had CV end of March. I had no symptoms (slight sore throat for a couple of days when he was ill) but I’m due a routine yearly blood test soon.
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Jun 2020
3:50pm, 2 Jun 2020
3,633 posts
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ndellar
I’d be happy to form a queue after those that need the test more btw!
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Jun 2020
4:07pm, 2 Jun 2020
46,872 posts
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Velociraptor
We are instructed to advise patients with a positive antibody test that they should NOT assume they are immune.
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Jun 2020
4:08pm, 2 Jun 2020
46,873 posts
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Velociraptor
It may be specific to my locality, ndellar, but I suspect it is, or soon will be, nationwide.
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