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Local testing for Coronavirus antibodies?

Are there any local organisation carrying out antibody tests? Any details would be helpful. 
Thanks

Angela Knight ● 2281d9 Comments

This is old news but you may be able to contact people who run it. The Mobile Testing Unit will once again be in the London Borough of Hounslow Tomorrow (Tuesday 21st July 2020),  at Hanworth Road. Registration opens to book a test at 6pm today (Monday 20th July). Please note: Hanworth Road will not appear until 6pm the day prior to testing when trying to book. For Action: Please share these messages across your communication channels:·        Appendix 1: “Bulletin for Residents” is to be shared to the general public via your communication networks/social media to encourage those who are symptomatic to get tested. The Mobile Testing Unit will also be in the London Borough of Hounslow on the following days:    Friday 24th July    Monday 27th July    Thursday 30th July(Registration opens for each testing day at 6pm the day before e.g. for Monday 27th July, registration opens on Sunday 26th July from 6pm). The site is suitable for both drive-in and pedestrian testing. You can find more information on the LBH website: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20007/health_and_adult_social_care/2183/hounslow_mobile_testing_unit_mtu

Bernard Allen ● 2281d

This from Kensington Chelsea council's site:A mobile testing unit will be at Olympia, in the Motorail Car Park, on Monday 3 and Thursday 6 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm.  You must register online to attend.  There will be further tests on Wednesday 12 and Saturday 15 August.You can register if you have symptoms.Once you are registered you will receive confirmation of the time you must attend the testing site, you will only be allowed in with this information.  If you have symptoms then you should follow PHE guidance and remain self-isolating and when attending the mobile testing centre you do so by using your own car. Any individual wanting to be tested must have registered online before attending.https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/newsroom/all-council-statements/coronavirus-mobile-testing

Ben Gemmingen ● 2281d

Hounslow Borough:Wednesday 5 August9am - 5pm Private Car park, 274 Hanworth Road,Hounslow, TW3 3TY  (Entrance on Hanworth Road opposite the Passage to India restaurant)Saturday 8 August9am - 5pm Private Car park, 274 Hanworth Road,Hounslow, TW3 3TY  Tuesday 11 August 9am - 5pmPrivate Car park, 274 Hanworth Road,Hounslow, TW3 3TYhttps://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20007/health_and_adult_social_care/2183/local_testing_locations 

Ben Gemmingen ● 2281d

Thanks Ben and Bernard for your comments. 
I am specifically looking for antibody testing — for a past infection, rather than a current infection.I can make enquiries at the contact details you have included. 
Appreciate your responses :)

Angela Knight ● 2281d

Not aware of any. If you tested positive for virus you can volunteer to donate plasma and you will at same time be tested for antibodies. We went to the Stoop Twickenham this done. Prior to this we purchased antibody test online which confirmed we had antibodies. The plasma donation confirmed this again. We are now being recalled regularly to donate. Half our plasma goes to treating patients with covid and the other half goes to vaccine testing. This is plasma donate detaills. https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/plasma-trial/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Plasma_Donation_Burst_2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyJn5BRDrARIsADZ9ykENqxQHBOzZHL9Y68MMGcbhAbTNtQbtz1BLvB_v1WYeYdDH1fqk_7YaAszLEALw_wcB

Sean Wales ● 2281d

I passed a pharmacy the other day in Notting Hill. On the south side, just next to the subway from the underground. They were advertising an antibody test for £50 with the result in ten minutes. If I thought i’d Had it, I might consider.

Vivienne Cox ● 2281d

https://www.coronatestcentre.com/book-a-covid-19-testHammersmith

Sean Wales ● 2281d

Many organisations are offering quick finger-prick antibody tests - they are cheaper so tempting. However they are inaccurate and not worth the money. Blood tests done in a lab are the only ones currently offering an acceptable level of accuracy. BUPA do them for £65 at a range of London locations.

Birna Helgadottir ● 2281d

Thanks everyone.

Angela Knight ● 2281d