Antibody tests for Covid-19 not prepares for antigen testsNews Desk :Having approved an antigen test to ensure a greater number of tests and quicker results, the government has no plans for now to introduce antibody tests for Covid-19 diagnosis, reports bdnews24.com. Approval of antibody tests depends on the efficacy of the antigen tests, says Health Minister Zahid Maleque. An antigen test is done by collecting samples from the mouth or nose, while the antibody test is carried out by collecting blood samples to see if antibody has developed against the disease. The result of an antigen test can be made available in 30 minutes while for an antibody test, it requires a few hours. More tests would reveal more cases of Covid-19 and therefore, the national advisory committee suggests simultaneously conducting RT-PCR, antigen and antibody tests.

Source: bd News24 September 25, 2020 18:18 UTC