Originally from: Joyce Bill,Am I right in thinking that the 'new' tests actually pick up on the virus itself, not the antibodies?Joyce
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ColeenAntibodies are not produced until about three days into the infection, anddon't show up in the bloodstream until about 5 days, sometimes a lot longer.Rapid result testing will not detect antibody if no antibody is there.Bill.--If you want to share pictures, use the calendar, or start a votevisit http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/farmtalkingTo leave the group, email: ...
Coleen
Antibodies are not produced until about three days into the infection, anddon't show up in the bloodstream until about 5 days, sometimes a lot longer.
Rapid result testing will not detect antibody if no antibody is there.
Bill.
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