$189.00
At Home COVID-19 Antibody Test with Antibody Score
An ideal test to learn if you still have protective antibodies from a previous COVID vaccine or infection
4U Health’s at-home COVID antibody test provides peace of mind. From the privacy of your own home, discover your current anti-spike protein antibody score to better understand your readiness to fight off a new COVID-19 exposure.
- Measures spike protein IgG antibodies from a COVID infection or vaccine
- Simple at-home finger prick collection
- Same lab tests offered by physicians & hospitals
- Recommended for ages 5+
$189.00
4U Health COVID-19 Antibody Test with Antibody Score
This test might be right for you if:
- You want to confirm you already had COVID-19
- Non-vaccinated people can use this test to detect a prior COVID-19 infection. Wait at least 3 weeks after your suspected exposure date or borderline/inconclusive rapid COVID test result to use this kit.
- You want to learn your COVID antibody score
- Your score (level) gives you an indication of the strength of your antibodies from a recent or past COVID-19 infection or vaccine. Retest over time to track your score and verify your antibodies remain detectable.
This test may NOT be right for you if:
- You’re vaccinated & want to confirm you had COVID-19
Learn if You Have COVID-19 Antibodies
4U Health’s COVID-19 Antibody Test with Antibody Score provides your immune status and quantifies your antibody level.
- Detects Spike IgG COVID-19 Antibodies
- This test checks for spike antibodies from an immune response to a prior vaccine or infection and gives your current antibody score.
Easily collect a finger prick sample from the comfort and privacy of your own home
Your mail-in antibody test kit is delivered directly to your door in a plain envelope for a confidential testing experience. The test kit includes everything required for your tiny blood drop sample. We provide detailed instructions and a prepaid shipping label to return your sample to the lab.
Parents, we’ve got you covered – finger prick collection is easy and painless; it’s how most hospitals collect blood from newborns.
An FDA EUA authorized test delivered directly to your door
Have complete trust in your results. 4U Health employs a FDA-authorized COVID-19 Self-Collection Antibody Test System.
Our tests bring hospital-grade results to your home
Once we receive your test, we’ll send your physician-reviewed results in approximately 2-5 days. 4U Health at-home test reports are both accurate and easy to read. Your result will tell you whether COVID-19 antibodies are detected in your blood and provides your current antibody score. You’ll learn your current antibody immune status and whether you made a robust immune response to a COVID vaccine or infection. Share your report with your doctor to help guide optimal vaccination and lifestyle choices.
This Test (Check Your Current Covid Antibody Level)
This Test (Check Your Current Covid Antibody Level)
COVID-19 Antibody Test
With Antibody Score
Test to learn your COVID antibody score — understanding your level gives you an indication of the strength of your antibodies from a recent or past COVID-19 infection or vaccine. Non-vaccinated people may also use this test to confirm for a past COVID-19 infection.
- Measures spike IgG antibodies from a COVID-19 infection or vaccine; provides a COVID antibody score
- Vaccinated people cannot use this test to confirm a past COVID-19 infection
COVID-19 Antibody Test With Antibody Score
Test to learn your COVID antibody score — understanding your level gives you an indication of the strength of your antibodies from a recent or past COVID-19 infection or vaccine. Non-vaccinated people may also use this test to confirm for a past COVID-19 infection.
- Measures spike IgG antibodies from a COVID-19 infection or vaccine; provides a COVID antibody score
- Vaccinated people cannot use this test to confirm a past COVID-19 infection
$189.00
$189.00
Saliva COVID Test (Detect an Active COVID Infection)
Saliva COVID Test (Detect an Active COVID Infection)
COVID-19 PCR Saliva Test,
Active Infection
At-home COVID spit test to easily detect an active SARS-CoV-2 infection, whether you’re symptomatic or asymptomatic. Kit includes prepaid FedEx overnight return shipping to lab.
- Measures RNA from SARS-CoV-2 virus to detect an active COVID-19 infection
- Easy self-collection saliva sample
COVID-19 PCR Saliva Test, Active Infection
At-home COVID spit test to easily detect an active SARS-CoV-2 infection, whether you’re symptomatic or asymptomatic. Kit includes prepaid FedEx overnight return shipping to lab.
- Measures RNA from SARS-CoV-2 virus to detect an active COVID-19 infection
- Easy self-collection saliva sample
$129.00
$129.00
Digital Results
Usually within 2 to 5 days of your sample arriving at the lab, receive secure electronic results on your device of choice
Simple
Simple to understand results designed to help you learn your current COVID antibody status.
Individualized
Use your report to determine whether you have COVID-19 antibodies and to learn your individualized COVID antibody score.
Useful Results
Our hospital-grade results provide valuable information about your current immune status. In addition, share your results with your doctor to help guide optimal vaccination and lifestyle choices.
How It Works
Order Your Test
Order online with express delivery. In 1 to 2 days your kit will arrive in plain packaging, ensuring a confidential testing experience.
Collect Your Sample
Your kit contains everything you need to test from home. Simply collect your sample using the at-home testing kit and instructions. Then return free of charge to the lab with the provided prepaid shipping label.
Fast, Accurate Results
Typically you will receive electronic results within 2-5 days after receipt by the lab. Have complete trust in your lab report’s accuracy, as all 4U Health testing kits provide hospital-grade certified results.
Get Physician Support
We’ve got you covered! A licensed physician orders your test and reviews your results. When medically necessary, our clinicians provide post-testing support to help you maximize our laboratory services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the At Home COVID Antibody Test kit?
COVID-19 Antibody Test Kit
You’ll receive everything you need in order to self-collect your at home COVID antibody test specimen!
- Pre-paid shipping both ways
- Easy to follow instructions
- An at-home blood drop collection kit (via an easy finger prick)
- Return protective envelope to mail sample to the lab for testing
- Electronic passcode protected results available from your phone or computer
- Printable report to share with your doctor
- Help along the way if you need it
What are COVID antibodies?
COVID Antibodies
COVID antibodies are proteins created by your immune system that help you fight off a COVID-19 infection. Your body makes antibodies after you’ve been infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus or have been vaccinated against an infection.
Antibodies may help protect you from the virus. The CDC reports that antibodies play an important role in helping prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and death.
Why should I, or my child, get tested for COVID antibodies?
COVID Antibody Test
A COVID antibody test (sometimes referred to as a COVID serology test) looks for antibodies in your blood that fight the virus that causes COVID-19. In both children and adults, COVID antibody testing can help identify if you were exposed to SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and if exposed, check whether or not your body has produced a protective immune response.
- COVID antibody tests may be helpful if:
- You were never diagnosed with COVID-19 and are looking to determine if you may have been previously infected with the virus.
- You have previously tested positive for COVID-19 and want to know if your body has produced a protective immune response.
- You received a COVID-19 vaccine and want to know if your body has produced an immune response.
- You want to intermittently track if antibody levels remain detectable over time.
Why non-vaccinated individuals get a at home COVID antibody test?
At Home COVID Antibody Test for Non-Vaccinated Individuals
You were never diagnosed with COVID-19:
- Discover if you were previously infected with COVID.
- Confirm your body made a protective immune response to a prior COVID infection.
- Learn your personal current COVID antibody status and score – knowing your COVID antibody score gives you the option to track your COVID antibody levels for changes over time.
You previously tested positive for COVID-19:
- Confirm you made a protective immune response to a recent or past infection.
- Detect whether you still have protective COVID antibodies from your past infection.
- Learn your current COVID antibody level that you may choose to track over time for changes.
You tested positive for antibodies in the past from a prior COVID-19 infection:
- Check whether you still have detectable COVID antibodies from your prior infection.
- Learn your current COVID antibody level that you may choose to track over time for changes.
Why vaccinated individuals get a COVID antibody test at home?
COVID Antibody Test At Home for Vaccinated Individuals
You previously received a COVID-19 vaccine:
- Confirm you made an immune response to a recent vaccine.
- Check whether you still have protective COVID antibodies from an old vaccine.
- Learn your current COVID antibody level that you may choose to track over time for changes.
You previously received a COVID-19 vaccine and also experienced a COVID-19 infection (in either order):
- Confirm you made antibodies from your recent vaccination or infection.
- Detect whether you still have protective COVID antibodies from your old immunizations and infections.
- Learn your current COVID antibody level that you may choose to track over time for changes.
You tested positive for antibodies in the past from a prior COVID-19 vaccine and/or infection:
- Check whether you still have detectable COVID antibodies from your prior vaccines or infections.
- Learn your current COVID antibody score that you may choose to track over time for changes.
Why immunocompromised individuals get a test for COVID antibodies at home?
Immunocompromised Individuals Test for COVID Antibodies At Home
You have an immunodeficiency disorder that makes your body more susceptible to infections:
- Lets you determine whether you produced a protective immune response from your prior COVID vaccination and/or infection.
- Allows you to intermittently track your COVID Antibody Score for interval changes to verify your antibody levels remain detectable over time.
Is this a COVID antibody rapid test kit?
Where to Buy Rapid COVID Antibody Test Kit?
If you’re wondering “Where to buy rapid COVID antibody test kit,” look no further than 4uhealth.com. 4U Health offers an at-home COVID antibody test that uses a simple finger prick to detect anti-spike protein COVID antibodies. This allows you to determine if you’ve had a past infection or a response to vaccination. Enjoy the convenience of ordering a rapid COVID antibody test kit online and getting accurate results from the comfort of your home.
The test kit will be shipped directly to your door, and after collecting your sample with an easy-to-use finger prick device, simply mail it back to the lab. Within 2 to 5 days of receipt, you’ll receive your rapid COVID antibody test results electronically on your preferred device. This makes it fast, easy, and reliable to check your COVID antibody levels anytime.
Is there a test to see if you had COVID?
Test To See if You Had COVID
If you are non-vaccinated, a spike antibody test like this can tell if you’ve already had a COVID-19 infection. A positive spike antibody test result in a non-vaccinated individual is representative of a prior COVID-19 infection. When positive, this semi-quantitative test will also provide your antibody level, which helps you understand the relative strength of your results.
If you are vaccinated, this spike antibody test cannot tell if you’ve already had a past COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the USA are designed to induce a spike antibody response. As such, a positive spike antibody test result will inform a vaccinated individual whether their body has made an antibody response to a COVID-19 vaccine and/or infection and provide their total COVID antibody level. This is useful to determine whether the body still has antibodies from an old COVID-19 vaccine and/or infection. You can also use this test to confirm if the immune system produced a robust antibody response to a new vaccine or infection.
Vaccinated individuals can only utilize a nucleocapsid covid antibody test to see if they had a prior COVID-19 infection. A nucleocapsid test measures antibodies to the nucleocapsid protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This protein is only found on the virus and is not a component of the current COVID-19 vaccines. So, a positive nucleocapsid antibody result (regardless of your vaccine status) indicates the body has already had a COVID-19 infection and has antibodies against it.
Is 4U Health's at home COVID antibody test available at CVS?
At Home COVID Antibody Test CVS
If you’re searching for an “at home COVID antibody test CVS,” you may find a selection of COVID testing kits at your local CVS. However, for a more convenient option, you can order an at-home COVID antibody test kit directly from 4uhealth.com.
4U Health’s at-home COVID antibody test is not available at CVS. Instead, you can order it from 4uhealth.com and have it delivered directly to your door. This test uses a simple finger prick to detect antibodies against COVID-19, helping you determine if you’ve had a past infection or a response to vaccination. With this at-home option, you can collect your sample easily and send it back to the lab by mail. Results will be available electronically within 2 to 5 days of the lab receiving your sample.
Whether you visit CVS for other testing kits or choose to order directly from 4U Health, you can quickly and easily get the answers you need about your COVID antibody levels.
Is there a COVID antibody test near me?
COVID Antibody Test Near Me
If you’re searching for a “COVID antibody test near me,” you can easily order a test online from 4uhealth.com. 4U Health’s at-home COVID antibody test uses a simple finger prick sample to detect anti-spike protein COVID antibodies in your system, helping you determine if you’ve had a past infection or a response to vaccination. Enjoy the convenience of getting reliable results from the comfort of your home. Order online and have your kit shipped directly to your door for a quick and efficient testing experience. And the best part is, you will learn your COVID antibody level, which you can track over time for changes.
Where can I get a COVID antibody test?
How To Get a COVID Antibody Test
If you’re asking, “Where can I get a COVID antibody test?” the answer is simple—you can order an at-home test online through 4uhealth.com. The 4U Health COVID antibody test uses an easy finger prick sample to measure anti-spike protein antibodies, indicating whether you’ve had a previous infection or a response to vaccination. Experience the convenience of accurate results without leaving your home. Simply order online, and your test kit will be delivered right to your doorstep for a hassle-free testing process. Plus, you’ll be able to monitor your COVID antibody levels over time to track any changes.
Do COVID antibodies last?
How long do covid antibodies stay in your system?
Everyone has a different baseline antibody level response to a COVID-19 vaccine or infection.
A protective immune response to a natural COVID-19 infection or vaccine may produce antibodies against COVID-19. It takes most people with a healthy immune system 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to a COVID-19 vaccine or infection to develop antibodies. Not everyone produces the same degree of antibodies to a COVID-19 infection or vaccination. Some individuals with mild or asymptomatic infections or those most at risk (i.e., the immunocompromised, people on immunosuppressant drugs, individuals with pre-existing conditions, etc.) may have diminished antibody response to a natural infection or vaccine.
After your body produces antibodies to a natural infection or vaccine, your antibody level typically wanes over time. Just as everyone has a unique baseline antibody response to a COVID-19 vaccine or infection, everyone experiences different rates of decline in antibody levels over time.
When antibodies drop too low, you may be more susceptible to infection. Scientists are still researching the threshold of protection for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The CDC has not yet determined the antibody level that correlates with COVID-19 immunity. The CDC says if a SARS-CoV-2 infection happens, having antibodies plays an important role in helping prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. It’s generally believed that the higher your antibody level, the greater your protection from an adverse outcome from a COVID-19 infection.
If it’s been 3 to 6 months or longer since your old COVID-19 vaccine or infection, for peace of mind you can use a semi-quantitative COVID antibody test like this to definitively check whether you still have antibodies.
Which antibody test after COVID vaccine?
Antibody Testing After COVID Vaccine
To assess your antibody response to a COVID vaccine, an anti-spike protein blood test is the best option. If you’re vaccinated and want to determine if you’ve had a past COVID infection, you’ll need a nucleocapsid COVID antibody test, which specifically detects antibodies from natural infection rather than vaccination.
Anti-Spike Protein Blood Test
Spike Covid Antibody Tests: Are often used by vaccinated individuals to measure their antibody level from an old or recent vaccine. The COVID-19 Antibody Test With Antibody Score is a spike antibody test that can detect antibodies from vaccines authorized in the USA and antibodies from a prior natural COVID-19 infection. A positive test gives you the total level of COVID antibodies in your body – regardless of whether they come from a previous vaccine and/or natural infection. Therefore this test cannot be used to confirm a prior COVID-19 infection in vaccinated individuals.
Nucleocapsid Antibody Test
COVID Nucleocapsid Antibody Test: Only a nucleocapsid antibody test can confirm a prior COVID-19 infection in a vaccinated individual. A nucleocapsid antibody test exclusively measures antibodies to the nucleocapsid protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and do not pick up antibodies from the vaccines currently authorized in the USA.
When to test for antibodies after a COVID infection or vaccine?
When To Take a COVID Antibody Test?
When testing for an antibody response to a recent COVID vaccine: It’s advised to wait at least three weeks after your immunization date to test.
When testing after a known COVID infection: Wait three weeks after your positive COVID test result date to test.
When testing after a suspected COVID infection: Wait 3 weeks after your symptoms started. If you didn’t have symptoms, test 3 weeks after your suspected exposure date or borderline/inconclusive rapid COVID test result.
What is a COVID antibody score?
COVID-19 Antibody Test
This semiquantitative COVID antibody test provides a positive or negative result along with your COVID Antibody Score, a numerical value of your antibody level. Knowing your level gives you an indication of the relative strength of your spike antibody results. Follow-up testing of your COVID Antibody Score can show changes to your immune response to previous COVID-19 infections and/or vaccines over time, so long as you use the same lab to evaluate for fluctuations in your antibody levels.
What is a good antibody level after a COVID infection or vaccine?
The upper detection limit of the spike antibody portion of this test is 2500 U/ml. The higher your level, the stronger your antibody response.
Recently, specialists have published new scientific evidence in top peer-reviewed science journals. This new data shows that in patient samples analyzed with a semi-quantitative assay similar to that offered by 4U Health, higher levels of neutralizing antibodies correlate with increased protection from infection, reinfection, and severe disease. Additionally, specialists found that more seems better when it comes to protection against SARS-CoV-2 in this context.
Please note currently available SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests, including those offered by 4U Health, have not been authorized to determine what antibody level correlates with immunity. Knowing if you have antibodies to a prior COVID-19 infection or vaccine can provide valuable information about your immune system’s preparedness to fight off future infections. The CDC says if a SARS-CoV-2 infection happens, having antibodies plays an essential role in helping prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and death.
Can you test positive for antibodies if you never had symptoms of COVID-19 or never received a COVID-19 vaccine?
Coronavirus Antibodies Test
You may test positive for coronavirus antibodies even if you have never had symptoms of COVID-19 or have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine. This indicates an infection without symptoms, which is called an asymptomatic infection.
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that, globally, more than 40% of confirmed COVID-19 cases were asymptomatic. Moreover, the Mayo Clinic reports up to 50% of children and adolescents might have COVID-19 with no symptoms.
What effect does vaccination have on COVID antibodies?
COVID-19 vaccines teach your body to produce antibodies to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, to fight infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. If you get an antibody test after receiving a vaccine, you might test positive by some (but not all) antibody tests. This depends on which type of antibody the specific test detects.
What is the difference between spike and nucleocapsid antibodies?
This is a spike protein IgG COVID antibody test. The other methodology checks specifically for nucleocapsid IgG antibodies.
Anti-Spike Protein Test
Spike Protein IgG Antibody Tests: A spike protein COVID-19 IgG antibody test detects an immune response to a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccine. It is useful for evaluating protective antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and whether acquired from a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccine immunization. This semi-quantitative spike protein IgG COVID-19 antibody test provides a Detected/Not Detected result and a COVID Antibody Score (level).
COVID Nucleocapsid Antibody Test
Nucleocapsid IgG Antibody Tests: A nucleocapsid protein COVID-19 IgG antibody test only detects an immune response to a previous COVID-19 infection. It is especially useful to help evaluate whether a vaccinated individual had prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2, but also used by non-vaccinated individuals. Keep in mind that (a) nucleocapsid proteins may not be as long-lasting, (b) IgG antibodies develop to spike but not to the nucleocapsid viral protein in many asymptomatic and light COVID-19 cases and (c) are not produced by vaccines authorized in the United States.
What is the primary purpose of the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?
The spike protein is found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.
Spike Protein’s Role in Natural Infection
The key feature of the spike protein is to allow the virus to penetrate host cells within your body and cause infection. When SARS-CoV-2 enters the body, its spike protein acts as a key, gaining entry to the cell. The immune system responds by producing protective anti-spike antibodies that bind to the invading virus, blocking or neutralizing its effects.
Spike Protein’s Role in Vaccination
Without the S protein, viruses like the novel SARS-CoV-2 would not be able to interact with host cells to cause infection. As such, the spike protein makes an ideal target for vaccines. All currently available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States target the immune system to produce a protective anti-spike antibody response.
This is a spike protein IgG COVID antibody test and will detect a protective immune response to a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccine and provide your antibody level.
What does a positive COVID antibody test result mean?
A positive spike COVID antibody test result shows your blood sample demonstrated antibodies made from an immune response to either a previous infection or vaccination for the virus that causes COVID-19, and at the time of the test, the antibodies were still present circulating in the blood.
Some antibodies made for the virus that causes COVID-19 provide protection from getting infected. CDC is evaluating what degree of safety COVID antibodies provide and how long protection from antibodies might last. Although infection is possible after having produced antibodies from vaccination or prior infection, having antibodies plays an important role in helping prevent severe COVID-19 disease.
Click Here to View a COVID-19 Antibody Test With Antibody Score Sample Report
How do I self-collect an At-Home Covid Antibody Test sample?
To simplify and make COVID antibody testing less painful, 4U Health uses a finger stick dried blood spot sample method as part of its self-collection kit. To learn how easy it is to collect a dried blood spot specimen and mail it to the lab for testing, you can view this self-collection instructions video.
Can I buy the COVID Antibody Test at Home now and use it later?
Test now or later. Your self-collection COVID Antibody Test At Home kit will arrive with an expiration date of at least 5 months from your order date. That’s great news if you are buying multiple kits for yourself or want to gift to a friend or family member for later use. All test samples must be collected and mailed by the expiration date on your kit. Our current lot of test kits expire on March 31, 2025.
Can I gift this test to a friend or family member?
All 4U Health tests are eligible for gifting. In fact, they make great presents. The recipient who receives your gift will simply open the kit, register it, and follow the collection instructions. Within a few days of sending to the lab, your friend or family member will receive secure electronic HIPAA compliant results all thanks to your generosity.
If I know I have COVID antibodies, what should I do if I experience COVID-19 like symptoms?
Spike Antibody Test Positive Results
If your spike antibody test shows positive results, it means your body has developed antibodies either from a previous COVID-19 infection or from vaccination. However, even if you have spike antibodies, it’s important to take a viral test to check for a current infection if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
To learn more about testing for an active infection, click here for information on an at-home saliva PCR COVID-19 test option.
What are common symptoms of COVID-19?
Many people infected with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, meaning they do not experience symptoms. If you want to find out if you or your child had COVID-19, a 4U Health at-home COVID-19 antibody test is a simple way to learn your antibody status. Symptomatic patients with COVID-19 often report a wide range of symptoms anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have experienced one or more of the following symptoms, it increases the likelihood of having had a COVID-19 infection.
- Head
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sinus congestion or runny nose
- Body
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue or general body weakens
- Fever or chills
- Muscle or body aches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Respiratory
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
When would this at home antibody test for covid-19 not be helpful?
At Home Antibody Test for COVID-19 Contraindications
A COVID antibody test may NOT be right for you if you are trying to diagnose COVID-19. COVID antibody tests are not approved to diagnose an active COVID-19 infection. A COVID antibody test only shows whether the body has developed an adaptive immune response to the virus as part of a prior infection or vaccine. To test for an active COVID-19 infection, click here.
- You should not get a COVID antibody test if:
- You feel sick or have had a fever within the last 3 days, please contact a healthcare provider.
- It is less than 10 days since you tested for and were diagnosed with COVID-19.
- You were directly exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
- It is less than 2 weeks since you had your complete vaccination for COVID-19.
- You live in New York State. This serology test is unavailable for self-collection in NY.
Where is my at home antibody test lab test performed?
Accurate At Home Antibody Test
All 4U Health at home antibody tests meet national standards and are as accurate as services provided in a doctor’s office or hospital. We only work with the highest quality CLIA certified laboratories and health experts. All testing complies with state and federal regulations. And our clinicians provide medical oversight throughout the entire process.
How is my privacy protected when using the at home antibody test for COVID-19?
Private At Home Antibody Test for COVID-19
Rest assured; HIPAA security standards protect your data every step of the way while determining your COVID antibody status. Keeping your confidential data secure is our number one priority. We only share your information when required to deliver our products and services or where we are legally obligated to do so. Your results are securely protected and available for review in your online portal; always secure but easily accessible only to you.
Will my COVID-19 Antibody Test Kit be covered by insurance?
COVID Antibody Test Insurance Coverage
While some insurance plans may cover COVID-19 testing in clinical settings, many do not cover at-home tests. By purchasing directly from 4U Health, you can bypass the insurance process entirely and know exactly what you’re paying for upfront. This can be especially helpful for individuals who prefer not to navigate the complexities of insurance coverage or who want a clear, fixed cost for their test.
At 4U Health, we believe in transparency and making testing accessible without the complexities of insurance. Pay upfront for your COVID antibody test and avoid unexpected medical bills. 4U Health is not enrolled in Medicare or any private insurance networks, which means that our COVID antibody test is not eligible for reimbursement through Medicare or other federal and state-funded insurance programs.
We offer affordable pricing for our at-home COVID antibody test, which uses a simple finger prick sample to detect antibodies. This allows you to determine whether you have developed an immune response from a past infection or vaccination, all from the convenience of your home. And since you pay directly, there’s no need to worry about insurance paperwork, copays, or unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.
If you have specific questions about insurance coverage, it’s always a good idea to check with your provider to understand what options might be available for in-clinic testing.
COVID Antibody Test Cost
4U Health offers an affordable at-home COVID antibody test for $189. This test uses a simple finger prick sample to detect anti-spike protein COVID antibodies, helping you determine if you’ve had a past infection or a response to vaccination. With a transparent price of $189, you can get reliable results without worrying about hidden fees or unexpected bills.
Why Get a COVID Antibody Test Without Insurance?
There are several benefits to getting a COVID antibody test without using insurance. Here are five key reasons:
- Transparent Costs: Paying upfront ensures you know exactly how much your COVID antibody test will cost. There are no hidden fees, co-pays, or surprise medical bills, making it more predictable than navigating complex insurance policies.
- Privacy: By paying out of pocket, you can keep your test results private and out of insurance records, which can be important for maintaining confidentiality around your health data.
- Convenience: 4U Health’s at-home COVID antibody test eliminates the need to visit a clinic or lab. Collect your sample from the comfort of your home and mail it to the lab for processing.
- Proactive Health Management: Testing without insurance allows you to monitor your COVID antibody levels over time, giving you control over your health decisions without waiting for insurance approval.
- No Insurance Restrictions: You won’t be limited by insurance coverage, which can sometimes restrict the frequency or type of tests covered. Pay directly and test when it’s convenient for you.
How Much Does a COVID Antibody Test Cost?
At 4U Health, the cost for a COVID antibody test is $189. This straightforward pricing allows you to avoid any surprise medical bills, providing a convenient at-home option with results typically delivered within 2 to 5 days after the lab receives your sample. Whether you’re monitoring your response to vaccination or checking for past infection, this test offers an affordable, easy way to learn your COVID antibody level without insurance involvement.
Free COVID Antibody Test
If you’re searching for a “free COVID antibody test,” it’s important to note that 4U Health does not offer free testing. Our at-home COVID antibody test is available for $189, which includes transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprise medical bills.
While free COVID antibody testing may be available through certain government programs, clinics, or insurance plans, these options often require an in-person visit and may have limited availability based on eligibility or location. In contrast, 4U Health’s at-home COVID antibody test allows you to conveniently test from the comfort of your home without the need for a clinic visit or insurance approval.
If you need flexibility and privacy, you can order the test online from 4uhealth.com, collect your sample at home using a simple finger prick, and mail it back for accurate results typically within 2 to 5 days. This offers a hassle-free alternative to traditional testing methods, even if it’s not free.
Are there limitations to COVID-19 antibody tests?
Limitations of COVID-19 Antibody Tests
It usually takes between 1 to 3 weeks after infection or vaccination for the body to make COVID-19 antibodies. A false negative result may sometimes occur if you get an antibody test too soon after being exposed or vaccinated and your body has not yet made enough antibodies to be detected by the test. To help avoid a false negative result, collect your COVID antibody specimen no sooner than 21 days after a suspected exposure or immunization.
Additionally, some immunocompromised individuals, often those with weakened immune systems due to a medical condition or certain medications, may not develop detectable levels of antibodies after exposure or vaccination.
Although rare, a false positive test result may occur if the test cross-reacts and detects antibodies from other coronaviruses, like the virus that causes the common cold.
If you’re having trouble understanding your results, we advise you follow up with a healthcare provider who can evaluate your medical history.
Can a COVID-19 antibody test determine my immunity level?
Natural Immunity to COVID
A COVID antibody test can help identify individuals who have developed an immune response after exposure to COVID-19 or vaccination.
Although infection is possible after having produced antibodies from vaccination or prior infection, having antibodies is thought to play an important role in helping prevent severe COVID-19 disease. The CDC does not advise using this test to determine your immunity level of protection. Evidence is still being collected and studied to determine if antibodies, and at what level, provide protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) specifically.
Follow up with your healthcare provider for additional guidance on how to interpret your test results.
Are COVID antibody levels interchangeable between different tests?
COVID Antibody Levels
In reference to antibody numbers, please note there are no generally recognized international standardized units or antibody levels for COVID Antibody Tests allowed by the FDA at this time. As such, if you already had a COVID antibody level from another test, it is generally advised you follow up with the same test by the same lab to evaluate for an interval change between two results. Again, we do not recommend comparing a numerical antibody level from one type of COVID Antibody test to another different kind of antibody level test for an interval change.
Follow up with your healthcare provider for additional guidance on interpreting your test results, particularly how they may compare to previous results obtained from another test assay.
Can you provide links to references and sources to test for COVID antibodies?
Test for COVID Antibodies References and Sources
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