Frontline workers and elderly people suffering from serious illness are getting booster doses across the country. There are many questions in the minds of people regarding this. For example, those who have taken both the doses, do they need a third dose? After all, how will it be known? What is the way to find it out? Does it take a lot of money?



Actually the answer to all these questions will be revealed in 1 test, which is named Antibody Test. In the news of need, today we will tell you how and where the antibody test can be done? With this you will get information about what things and in how much time you will get the report...

What is meant by antibodies?

When a virus enters your body, some proteins are made to fight it, which are in your body just like the virus. Such proteins are called antibodies.


Does the antibody test reveal whether the vaccine is working or not?

By conducting an antibody test, it comes to know that the vaccine we have got is sufficient or we need to get it again. If you have taken both doses of the vaccine and your antibodies are low after the test, it means that the effect of the vaccine has decreased in your body, but if you have more antibodies in your body then it means that the vaccine is still working. Still working.


Are antibodies produced only by vaccination?

No, the vaccine alone does not make antibodies. Even if you have recovered from corona and are getting antibodies test done after that, even then antibodies will be made in your body, which will be known after getting the test done. If you want, you can consult a doctor about this.

How much does it cost to get an antibody test done?

It can cost around 500 to 1000 thousand to get its test done. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) recently made the DipcoVan kit for antibody testing, which costs only Rs 75.


How long does it take to get the report?

After getting the antibody test done, it does not take long to get the report. You get the report within 1-2 hours.


Can antibody test detect corona infection?

No, the antibody test cannot determine whether you are infected or not. This test can only detect the amount of antibodies in your body, which is made after recovering from infection or after getting vaccinated.


After how many days of recovery should this test be done?

If you have recovered from corona infection, then you can get this test done after about 2 weeks, because antibodies are made in your body after 13-14 days of recovery