Antibody tests check your blood by looking for antibodies, which may tell
you if you may have or have had an infection with the virus that causes
COVID-19. Antibodies are proteins that help fight off infections and can
provide protection against getting that disease again (immunity).
A
COVID-19 antibody test may help identify if you were exposed to the virus that
causes COVID-19, and if so, whether or not your body has developed antibodies.
COVID-19 Antibody Testing is available at
Wellness
Fourth Street Building 1405 W. Fourth Street (two blocks west of
Campbell County Memorial Hospital)
Gillette, Wyoming
Appointments only — no walk-ins at this time Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 6 am-noon
$75 per person • Cash or Credit only
Whether you test positive or negative for COVID-19 on a viral or an antibody
test, you still should take steps to protect yourself and others by watching
your distance (stay at least 6 feet from people not in your household),
wearing masks, washing your hands frequently and staying home if you are
sick. We do not know how much protection (immunity) antibodies to the
virus might provide against getting infected again. Please follow up with
your health care provider for any questions you may have.
If I have antibodies, does that mean I won’t get COVID-19 again?
Although having
antibodies usually gives immunity from further infection, there is not enough evidence
at this point to suggest that people who have antibodies against SARS-CoV-2,
the virus that causes COVID-19, are protected against future infections
from the virus.
Results from this test will not provide information on whether you can
spread the virus to others and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis.
How do I get my results?
Results will be available on the
My Health Home patient portal within 24 hours of testing. Wellness staff can assist you with signing
up for the patient portal, sign up online at
www.cchwyo.org/mhh, or call 307-688-7878. Results can be mailed to a home address and to
a medical provider upon request.
