Guidance

Antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2: extended information

Additional information for medical professionals and researchers on using and interpreting SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
16 December 2021
Last updated
5 April 2022 — See all updates

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Antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2: extended information for medical professionals and researchers on using and interpreting SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests

Ref: UKHSA publications gateway number GOV-11860

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Details

This document complements the existing Key Information and the UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations Serology Guidance.

It provides additional information for medical professionals and researchers. It is not intended to direct clinical care but should provide guidance to professionals.

The guidance covers the latest information on:

  • indications for antibody testing

  • natural history of antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination

  • antibodies and protection against infection

  • antibody responses in special groups

  • assay types

Published 16 December 2021
Last updated 5 April 2022 + show all updates

  1. Added updated guidance.

  2. First published.