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If someone tests positive for COVID-19 antibodies, can they donate plasma for use in treating the disease? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

If someone tests positive for COVID-19 antibodies, can they donate plasma for use in treating the disease?

People who have recovered from COVID-19 may be eligible to donate plasma, which is a component of blood. This plasma could be used to treat others with severe disease and…

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Why is antibody testing important? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Why is antibody testing important?

Antibody testing is an important way to learn more about this novel coronavirus–how it spreads in the community and the way in which it impacts people differently. For example, many…

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How accurate is the antibody test? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How accurate is the antibody test?

No COVID-19 antibody test is 100% accurate. It’s possible to test negative yet actually have been infected (false-negative result). While there have been many antibody tests with questionable accuracy on…

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