How Abbott Covid Test Works?

Our lab serology blood tests running on ARCHITECT and Alinity i systems are used for the detection of antibodies, IgG and IgM, and identify if a person was previously infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. An antibody is a protein that the body produces in the late stages of infection.

How long does it take to get results from the Abbot IDNow COVID-19 test?

Abbott IDNow is a rapid nucleic acid test for COVID-19 (SARS/COV-2) which has a turnaround time of less than 1 hour. Abbott IDNow has a sensitivity which is less than standard PCR tests.

How do rapid Covid tests work?

A rapid COVID-19 test, also called an antigen test, detects proteins from the virus which causes COVID-19. This type of test is considered most accurate in those individuals who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.