COVID -19 T-Cell Spot, RT - PCR and Serology Testing

Now available at Infectolab Americas

COVID -19 Tests

Infectolab Americas offers two different testing for COVID -19, the RT- PCR and Serology testing for COVID-19. The SARS COV -2 Reverse transcriptase RT-PCR is considered as the ‘gold standard’ for the detection of the virus that causes Covid -19 and is characterized by rapid detection, high sensitivity, and specificity. The antibody testing on the other hand detects the presence of antibodies(IgA and IgG) for Covid-19 SARS-COV-2 coronavirus. The presence of antibodies means that the person has already been exposed to the infections.

Cell mediated immunity is based on T-cell activation. Activation of T-cells results in the release of IFN γ playing a key role in immunity against viral and bacterial infections. The EliSpot technique allows standardized measuring of the INF γ and IL-2 release after antigen specific stimulation. The T-cell test can also be used to monitor the vaccine efficacy.

As COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to spread across the country, testing is important to open the businesses, schools, colleges and other public places in a more responsible manner and also slow the spread of the infection. Asymptomatic individuals who believe that you may have been exposed, getting tested is a way to confirm whether or not you are currently infected, this is essential to prevent the silent spread of the infection.