I think MedMira's test is more important than ever:
Vaccination, in general, is a very effective way to educate our immune system on the
unique invader features (i.e. pathogen-specific antigens) and promote the production of
immune system soldiers (i.e. specific antibodies).
Usually, the presence of these specific antibodies indicates that the immune response
will happen much faster, and the individual may not exhibit any symptoms or may have
diminished symptom presentation. Protection from SARS-CoV-2, however, still remains
uncertain, with the antibody persistence and potency being not clearly defined. To
evaluate the overall presence of virus-fighting antibodies and aid in the scientific efforts
to establish the biological concept of immune response to SARS-CoV-2, serological
antibody tests are of great importance.
Rapid qualitative antibody tests (such as MedMira’s REVEALCOVID-19TM Total
Antibody Test), in particular, should not be overlooked, as they are time-efficient (results
can be seen as early as 3 minutes after sample addition); not labour intensive; and can
be performed in the variety of environments (no special instruments or power source
are generally required). During the COVID-19 pandemic, time is of the essence, and,
with multiple SARS-CoV-2 vaccines being now administered around the globe, the
future of antibody testing looks more promising than ever!