Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, says it has commenced the antibody testing for COVID 19,
Usman Habu Balbaya, medical laboratory services, announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
He stated that with the third wave of COVID 19, there is a need for Nigerians that have been vaccinated and those yet to know their level of immunity to undergo antibody test.
“This test checks for antibodies to COVID-19. If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or vaccinated, your body produces antibodies as part of your immune response. The test provides a numerical value that indicates whether or not you may have antibodies to COVID-19.”
“It proves whether or not you have got the vaccine, it proves whether you had any exposure to COVID without your knowledge, it proves the potency of the vaccine given to you, and your bodies immunological response to the vaccine by developing antibodies.”
He further added that the hospital commenced the service to halt the further spread of the virus.
“As a hospital, we are in the business of saving lives. Our molecular laboratory is well equipped to test for COVID 19, as well as the level of immunity to the virus through the antibody test.”
He urged Nigerians to exercise caution in public outings and observe all social distancing regulations at all times.
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