Antibody testing could be important for workers and clients. Here are some links to info about the test that has been recently approved for use in Canada. It is a lab test, not a home test. Access to the test will be limited for some (long) time.
First an article about a BC survey that gives you a chance at being tested.
https://www.vicnews.com/news/b-c-begins-broad-covid-19-survey-with-option-for-antibody-testing/
Here is the statement from Health Canada announcing approval of the test. It seems there are two test available now, one from Italy and another from Ireland. All the fuss is about the DiaSorin LIAISON® test from Italy.
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-can...lth-canada-on-covid-19-serological-tests.html
This is the DiaSorin page for the test with a few links that provide more good info.
https://www.diasorin.com/en/immunodiagnostic-solutions/clinical-areas/infectious-diseases/covid-19
First an article about a BC survey that gives you a chance at being tested.
https://www.vicnews.com/news/b-c-begins-broad-covid-19-survey-with-option-for-antibody-testing/
Here is the statement from Health Canada announcing approval of the test. It seems there are two test available now, one from Italy and another from Ireland. All the fuss is about the DiaSorin LIAISON® test from Italy.
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-can...lth-canada-on-covid-19-serological-tests.html
This is the DiaSorin page for the test with a few links that provide more good info.
https://www.diasorin.com/en/immunodiagnostic-solutions/clinical-areas/infectious-diseases/covid-19
