This test is a qualitative detection of total neutralizing antibodies to SARS- CoV-2 in human serum and K2-EDTA plasma. Intended for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection.

This test utilizes a U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized serology test that detects neutralizing antibodies, which are antibodies that bind to a specific part of a pathogen and have been observed in a laboratory setting to decrease SARS-CoV-2 viral infection of cells. The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Detection Kit utilized in this test, which specifically detects this type of antibody.

Although the FDA has previously issued EUAs to more than 50 antibody (serology) tests, those tests only detect the presence of binding antibodies. Binding antibodies bind to a pathogen, such as a virus, but do not necessarily decrease the infection and destruction of cells. It’s important to note that the effect of neutralizing antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 in humans it is still being researched. 

Reference: 

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-first-test-detects-neutralizing-antibodies-recent-or

Please follow the steps when placing the order:

1. Place the order online. Make a reservation. 
2. Pre-register the patients.
3. Drive to our San Jose site, located at 160 E Tasman Dr, STE 116, San Jose, CA 95134, at least 30 minutes before the reserved date and time. Park in the rear parking lot.   A clinical technologist at curbside will help you collect an individual sample from your nose using a nasal swab. 
4. We will send you a diagnostic report on the same day (estimate, actual may vary) of the visit!

Please know the report time of same day (by 12AM next day, most often by 8-9PM the same day) is estimate only and is not guaranteed.  Actual timeline may vary significantly due to volume and technical reasons. Under certain circumstances, actual timeline may even be delayed to the next day.

When checking out, please include the name, gender,  and birthday information for the people to be tested in the Comment area of the order.

Please review our Terms and Conditions, including Cancellation Policy (including 15% cancellation fee), Informed Consent.  By submitting this order, you certify that you have reviewed, understood, and agreed to the Terms and Conditions.  When checking out, please do not refresh your web page, or submit the order multiple times, to avoid duplicate charges.  In the case of technical difficulties, please contact our customer service.