Covid 19 antibody test for vaccinated on immunosuppressants.

That's good to know.
I'm thinking you've had your two vaccines? It's something I've wondered about too.

I was curious about my antibodys last year as I thought that I may have had the virus. I asked the nurse at my health centre when having the pneumonia jab if I could take the antibody test. Done there and then for free. Results arrived next day.

I thought it unlikely that my GP practice would pay after the nurse's negative response to my enquiry a while ago.

I have had both AZ vaccinations, the second on April 1st.

Thank you for the information Shysal

Thanks Shysal and MissC I've wondered the same myself but just curious, so doubt if I'd get a free one - bad enough trying to get a blood test here.? However I'm lucky enough to have had my second vaccine now - small mercies ?
Glad you've got antibodies ?

I paid £50 for a private Covid (spike) antibody test 3 weeks after my 2nd vaccination. The results came back showing I have no detectable antibodies for Covid.

I didn't expect to have developed any (I'm immunocompromised) but, before the test, I had hope. Now I know that I must continue to be careful. I'm trying not to mind.

MissChateline

I was curious about my antibodys last year as I thought that I may have had the virus. I asked the nurse at my health centre when having the pneumonia jab if I could take the antibody test. Done there and then for free. Results arrived next day.

I asked last year as I wondered if I'd had the virus early in 2020 but our surgery declined, said they dudnt do them.

Thanks shysal, I will think about that as it could give peace of mind.

Shysal, thanks for the information. As someone who is also immunosupressed, I too have wondered, after reading that the medication I am on, may make the vaccine less effective. I will continue to be careful regardless.

Missedout, so sorry that you had a negative test. However, at least you know that you have to be very careful. I expected to be in the same position myself so was amazed to have antibodies. However, I shall continue to be extra careful for the foreseeable future. I think a lot of us will continue to distance and wear masks when restrictions end.
Good luck Marydoll if you do have a test. I would have thought, with all your medical problems, that the NHS would pay for yours.

Thanks, Shysal. I have an RA appt soon soon and will seek my consultant's advice

Thanks Shysal I had intended to do one of these tests as I too am immunosuppressed but it had slipped my mind. Going to order one now!
Missedout sorry that you don't have the peace of mind that you hoped for when having the vaccines.

I've just done a finger-prick test (free) as part of a study for Imperial College. The test gives results within 15 minutes. Sadly, despite having had two vaccines the result was negative for antibodies. I am very disappointed. Having said that, the article I read in the BMJ said that none of the Covid-19 fingerprick tests were suitable for home use as the accuracy was only around 75-80%. So don't know what to think now!

My test was done from a finger prick but a few ml of blood had to be collected into a tube containing a layer of probable anticoagulant. The sample is then tested in a laboratory. They do not claim to be 100% accurate and false positive and negative results are possible. The test is called Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2S