Trailfinders Travel Clinic

COVID-19 IgG ANTIBODY TEST

The blood test detects antibodies to Covid-19 to see you if you have contracted the virus previously. This antibody test differs to the virus swab (PCR), which tests if you currently have the virus.

Typically it takes 14 days for antibodies to appear after infection therefore we recommend allowing sufficient time following the onset of infection/symptoms before taking this (Abbott) blood test. The test is for adults only (16yrs+) and is £95pp - to book an appointment please click here.

At the Clinic

• Please arrive 10mins prior to your appointment.
• At the clinic you will be greeted by Reception and will need to complete a short Health Questionnaire.
• Please wear your own face covering/mask whilst in the Clinic.
For the blood test ensure you are well hydrated. Eating before the test may help to avoid feelings of dizziness or light-headedness afterwards.
• If you don't like needles and blood, tell the person who is taking the sample before the test is started so they can make you more comfortable.
• The nurse taking the sample will be wearing appropriate PPE (face coverings, apron and gloves) during the appointment.
• Results typically take 1-2 working days and are delivered via e-mail
• What does a positive result mean?
  • A positive antibody test means you have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus and your body has produced a particular type IgG antibodies. Currently there is no evidence to suggest the presence of antibodies is protection against future Covid-19 infection. Therefore it is important that you continue with required social distancing measures, frequent hand-washing, wearing face coverings where required.
• What does a negative result mean?
  • If your test result is negative, it means there are no IgG antibodies detectable in your blood sample.
  • This tells us either:
    • You have not contracted the disease.
  • Or
  • The test has been carried out too soon following the onset of infection (IgG antibodies typically appear 14 days or later following the onset of symptoms.

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Travel vaccination consultation

If you select a travel consultation appointment the Doctor or Nurse on duty in the Trailfinders Travel Clinic will contact you to conduct a telephone consultation at the time of your appointment.

The consultation is free and will ensure you do not need to visit the Clinic unnecessarily if no vaccinations are required. If vaccinations are required an appointment to attend the Clinic will be confirmed during the phone consultation so the vaccines can be administered.

At the Clinic

• Please arrive 10mins prior to your appointment.
• You will be greeted by Reception and will need to complete a Health Questionnaire.
• Please wear your own face covering/mask whilst in the Clinic.
• The Doctor/Nurse in attendance will be wearing appropriate PPE (face coverings, apron and gloves) during the appointment.
• Only attend an appointment if feeling fit and well.