May 20, 2020
NBC News
CNBC. May 15, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Serological Test Validation and Education Efforts
April 18, 2020
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-serological-test-validation-and-education-efforts
Laboratories that have notified the FDA that they have validated their own COVID-19 test and have started patient testing
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/faqs-diagnostic-testing-sars-cov-2
Test Kit Manufacturers and Commercial Laboratories Table:
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/emergency-use-authorizations#coronavirus2019
Only 7 antibody tests are authorized by the FDA
The race is on to find treatments for COVID-19. One of the most promising options being tested in Canada and around the world includes using antibodies from the blood plasma of recovered patients to help others fight the disease. The Agenda discusses the trial, as well as what is known about building immunity to the virus.
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the antibody test: not yet absolutely evaluated
after a few weeks, possible as few as 1 week
no components to create tests