Neutralising Antibodies Rapid Test 

Our innovative and revolutionary antibody tests will introduce a new level of immunity analysis against SARS CoV-2. 

 

Unlike conventional antibody tests, which indicate whether you have antibodies at the time of testing; our Neutralising Antibody test will provide a numerical value to your result. 

 

This value will indicate how many antibodies you have at the time of testing, and thus indicate your level of immunity in response to SARS-CoV-2. By understanding the value of your immunity, it will provide you with an indication of how covid may affect you.  

 

Having knowledge into your health, will give you more control over your body, and how to protect yourself if you become infected with Covid.  

 

This test is performed in clinic and involves one of our highly trained clinicians to take a blood sample from a small finger prick. This sample is then analysed, and a numerical value is given based on the sufficient or insufficient number of antibodies you have at present.  

 

Upon having your test, we will process and send over your test results within an hour. 

What is the Neutralising Antibodies Rapid test?

I’m glad you asked! Our Neutralising Antibody Titration test aims to assess the value of your immunity against SARS-CoV-2 based on the number of antibodies you have at present. We use a numerical result to measure the antibodies within your blood, in alignment with the World Health Organisations gold standard. We ensure that you will gain reliable and accurate results based on our thorough analysis.

 

We use a control serum provided by the WHO to test for your antibodies and give your numerical result in the form of BAU/ml, meaning binding antibody units. If you are interested in finding out more information about our unit of measurement, please click here.

I’m glad you asked! Our Neutralising Antibody Titration test aims to assess the value of your immunity against SARS-CoV-2 based on the number of antibodies you have at present. We use a numerical result to measure the antibodies within your blood, in alignment with the World Health Organisations gold standard. We ensure that you will gain reliable and accurate results based on our thorough analysis.

We use a control serum provided by the WHO to test for your antibodies and give your numerical result in the form of BAU/ml, meaning binding antibody units. If you are interested in finding out more information about our unit of measurement, please click here.

I’m glad you asked! Our Neutralising Antibody Titration test aims to assess the value of your immunity against SARS-CoV-2 based on the number of antibodies you have at present. We use a numerical result to measure the antibodies within your blood, in alignment with the World Health Organisations gold standard. We ensure that you will gain reliable and accurate results based on our thorough analysis.

We use a control serum provided by the WHO to test for your antibodies and give your numerical result in the form of BAU/ml, meaning binding antibody units. If you are interested in finding out more information about our unit of measurement, please click here.

How it Works

Step 1

Book your appointment online.

Step 2

Arrive 5 minutes before your
appointment.

Step 3

Sample taken and analysed in our laboratory.

Step 4

Get your test results within 1 hour!

Test Centres

Manchester Stretford

Unit 3, Empress Business Centre, 380 Chester Road, Manchester M16 9EA

Liverpool Test Centre

57 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AT

Liverpool Test Centre

57 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AT

London Cornhill (Bank)

32 Cornhill, Cornhill, London, EC3V 3SG

Wirral

Skinplicity, 9 Church Road, Bebington, CH63 7PG​.

FAQs

The test is taken with a finger prick and a small amount of blood is drawn into a pipette. It is a straightforward procedure with minimal discomfort. If you have low blood pressure or low circulation in your hands, which may present as your fingers going unusually white in cold winter weather, this test may be more difficult. If it is a cold day, please try to ensure your hands are warm when you arrive for your test.

A neutralising antibody defends your body from a pathogen or infectious material by neutralising any effect it has biologically. It makes the infectious material no longer infectious.

Various studies have shown that antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 typically last around 6 months.

 

This  study by UK Biobank showed that in most cases antibodies remain for at least 6 months.

 

“One of the most significant findings of the study is that 99% of participants who had tested positive for previous infection retained antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 for 3 months after being infected, and 88% did so for the full 6 months of the study. This discovery provides an early indication that the antibodies produced following natural infection, and potentially following vaccination, may protect most people against subsequent infection for at least 6 months.”

 

You should use this test if you are looking to find out whether you have developed protective antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and if so, in what quantity. It will give you a count of IgG antibodies to the spike protein of the virus, which are developed from either vaccination or natural infection.

 

This test can be of particular interest to individuals who are about to receive a vaccination or have received an injection in the weeks prior to testing. By offering a count of antibodies, it allows you to track your immunity over time.

 

If you are using this test prior to vaccination to have insight into your current level of immunity, we recommend you attend the test in advance of your vaccine booking.

Yes, this test will detect antibodies created by a vaccine. Currently, the majority of vaccines (Astrazeneca/Oxford, Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna) aim to induce an antibody response against the spike protein, which can be measured by this test.

 

We recommend you wait until 21 days post vaccination to undertake this test.

A result above 21.8 BAU/ml means that you have developed some protective IgG antibodies to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Our report will provide you with a numeric count of these antibodies which is standardised and allows you to compare with other available tests and published WHO standards.

 

This test will detect antibodies amongst individuals who have been naturally infected or also received one of the following vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer / BioNtech, Moderna. Generally, a result between 21.8 –44.0 BAU/ml indicates some immunity; however, it is still not known exactly how much protection you will have. Between 44.0-1,000 BAU/ml suggests a high probability of immunity protection. Above 1,000-3,000 BAU/ml is deemed to be generally suggests a higher level of protection. Full protection indicates that if you were to develop Covid-19 you would be much less likely to suffer severe illness. There is no way of knowing the level of protection without a test.

 

A negative result means you likely have not been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 or that the level of protective antibodies has subsequently decreased to a point where they can no longer be detected.

Patients on immunosuppressant drugs or with compromised immune systems because of underlying health conditions are unlikely to mount as robust an immune response as patients with intact immune systems. This may result in lower levels of antibodies detected, even in the wake of vaccination. Despite a suboptimal antibody response, vaccination will still afford a certain amount of protection against catching Covid-19.

 

For immunocompromised patients, we currently recommend testing 6 weeks after vaccination. Our clinical team continues to monitor the situation closely and we will continue to update with the latest advice and guidance.

We are still learning about this infection and how the body makes and holds onto antibodies. It is likely you will have developed some immunity. We would advise that you consent to the UK vaccination programme if you have not already done so to offer you the best chance of protection. If you are fully vaccinated and concerned, please contact your GP to discuss the result with them. Please note that vaccinations can take time to develop antibodies in some individuals and some require more exposure to the vaccine than others to develop longer lasting antibodies. Please do adhere to safe hygiene measures when out in public and consider wearing a mask.

Yes, you can still do this test. Research shows that up to 30% of people who have had Covid-19 have not experienced symptoms.