Flu is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by several different strains of influenza virus. Most people recover from flu in one or two weeks, however those with weakened immunity or other health risks can be affected much more severely. Every year, the flu viruses evolve, requiring the production of a new vaccine…
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The accuracy of the coronavirus antibody test is relative to the method of testing that is applied to the blood sample. The antibody test can either be completed using a blood sample that has been drawn from a vein and then sent to the testing laboratory or a finger-prick of blood that is tested using…
A positive test for coronavirus is dependent on which test has been taken and which the positive response is in relation to. For example, if a PCR (swab) test for the virus has been undertaken and a result shows as positive, then the patient has an active infection. The infectious patient should not return to…
We keep hearing about the importance of testing, especially as we start to tracvel again, but can we rely on Coronavirus test results? As with all testing, nothing can determine 100% accuracy. Here we discuss why that is and how accurate Coronavirus testing is. Are Coronavirus Tests Accurate? There are varying reported levels of accuracy…
In March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called for countries to test every case. In the UK, this was restricted to selected treatment areas and has since been expanded to cover wider areas of population. The importance of obtaining an antibody test is to assist in the determination of the local levels of previous…
Following the reduction in reported COVID-19 infection cases and the public increasing social mixing and travelling there is an increasing demand to identify those members of the population who have some exposure to the infection. It remains unknown for how long the antibodies remain detectable in the body and the levels of protection that these…
Antibodies are our bodies’ response to potentially dangerous infection; a specific set of rules the body develops to fight off a particular infection. The presence of antibodies indicates a previous infection as it shows that the body has been exposed in order to learn how to fight off the infection. How does a real time…
There are two types of Coronavirus antibody test available at Nomad; in-clinic or at-home. Both tests are designed to detect the presence of COVID-19 antibodies, but how to they work? In this blog, a senior Nomad clinician discusses the types of antibody tests & how they work. How Does a Coronavirus Antibody Test Work The…
COVID-19 antibody testing is rapidly becoming an important part of the global effort to reduce the risk from coronavirus and is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an integral part of countries’ COVID-19 strategy. When will Covid-19 antibody tests become available? In the UK, antibody testing can now be completed with Nomad in…
What is Rabies Rabies is an infectious viral disease of the brain and nervous system that is fatal once symptoms have started. The most common way that humans contract rabies, up to 99% of cases is through transmission from domestic dogs. Every year more than 15 million people worldwide receive a post bite vaccination. This…
