A new antibody test only takes 10 minutes and doesn’t require a blood draw. The wearable biosensors can detect antibodies associated with infectious pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses.

Q: When discussing the quick antibody tests, can you explain the difference between IgM and IgG antibodies? A: Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is the first antibody the body produces when it encounters a ...

Antibody testing shows whether you have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19, also called coronavirus disease 2019. Having antibodies suggests you've either had an infection with the virus in ...

Nearly a month ago, on March 10, the U.S. had about 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Today, on April 7, the nation has a little over 12,000 confirmed deaths from the disease. What started out as an ...

There are a number of different ways to test for COVID-19, some of which are able to diagnose an active infection and others that look for the presence of antibodies in an individual’s blood. Let’s ...