Vitalant will test all successful blood donations for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the Coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The COVID-19 antibody test, authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus, regardless of whether they ever had symptoms. COVID-19 antibody testing will be performed in addition to the standard infectious disease testing all blood donations undergo. Results will be available in 2-3 weeks.
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