COVID-19 Antibody Testing Now Available!

Parkhill Health are now pleased to offer COVID-19 antibody tests to the general public to show whether you have come into contact with coronavirus or not.

You will need to be free from Coronavirus symptoms before you can book an appointment.

Antibody testing is key to the government’s response to the virus and is likely to become an important factor in planning for the future, seeing elderly relatives, and returning to work.

We offer the test at the competitive price of £50, for an in-clinic appointment with a healthcare professional.
 

Once we have you booked in the test takes around 10 minutes for one of our team to take a sample of your blood.Results from the test are provided on the same day as your appointment! 

Why should I book a coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody test?

  • The only method currently approved for antibody testing is for a clinician to take a blood sample
  • Get a result same day!
  • You’ll have access to our nurse helpline should you have further questions or concerns
  • One transparent price includes the test and follow up advice

What does the test entail?

Once you have booked an appointment, by calling 01204770600, you will come to the Clinic, where the test will be carried out. The Clinic has strict social distancing and infection prevention control measures in place to keep you, our staff and other patients safe.
 
The test is quick and simple; a blood test will be carried out on your finger and you are free to go. We will get back to you within 15 minutes with the test results or we can send it by email. The result with be either positive or negative, it does not tell you the level of antibodies should they be present.
 
We ask that you attend the appointment alone so as to limit the spread of infection.
A small blood sample is taken by a health care professional.
A small blood sample is taken by a health care professional.
This sample is tested with our Abbott Antibody test kit.
This sample is tested with our Abbott Antibody test kit.
You will receive your results showing if Antibodies are present or not same day.
You will receive your results showing if Antibodies are present or not same day.

What test do we use?

Parkhill Health Care Medical do not compromise on quality, which is why we are using the Abbott antibody test. This is the test approved by Public Health England and CE marked. The test is extremely accurate with a sensitivity (true positive rate) of 93.5% and a specificity (true negative rate) of 100%.

If I have the antibodies will I be immune from getting COVID-19 in the future?

There is currently insufficient evidence to confidently say that testing positive to this test will protect you from future bouts of Coronavirus.
 
It is likely that having the antibodies provides some temporary immunity to COVID-19, however, it is not yet known how long that immunity will last. This means that whatever your result, it is important that you continue to follow the government’s advice on social distancing and other measures designed to stop the spread of the virus.
 

Will it tell me if I have Coronavirus?

The antibody test is not designed to detect if you currently have COVID-19 and you should not get this test if you are symptomatic – symptoms include fever (37.8 degrees Celsius or above), a continuous cough, or the lack of taste. If you think you have COVID-19 please do not come to the Hospital, self-isolate and call NHS 111.

How long after having symptoms can I have the antibody test?

The advice is to wait at least 14 days after having had any COVID-19 symptoms before having the antibody test. This is to help ensure the accuracy of the test.

How accurate is the test?

If you have the test at least 14 days after you have had any COVID-19 symptoms, then the test is extremely accurate with a sensitivity (true positive rate) of 98% and a specificity (true negative rate) of 100%. We use the Public Health England approved test by INNOVITA to provide quality testing.
 
There is still a lot to learn about this coronavirus, and so if antibodies are not present in your blood it does not necessarily mean you have not had COVID-19.
 

Is it safe to visit the Clinic for my test?

Parkhill Health Care Medical have maintained an impeccably high standard of infection prevention control throughout the pandemic, with very few cases of Coronavirus entering the Hospital, all of which have been contained.
 
We have implemented a range of measures to protect you, our staff, and other patients attending antibody testing including:
 
    • staggered appointment times,
    • patients to attend appointments alone
    • screens at reception,
    • social distance markers,
    • pre-screening of our patients,
    • hand sanitisers throughout the building.
    • PPE available for our staff.

How do I book an appointment?

You can contact us to arrange an appointment by calling 01204770600, where one of our team will take your details, screen you for possible COVID-19 symptoms, and confirm your time and date.

How much does the test cost?

Parkhill Health Care Medical are charging £50 for the COVID-19 antibody test. This is competitively priced for a professional test in a safe and caring environment.

Book your Appointment

Call us on 01204 770 600 or email us at info@parkhillhealthcare.co.uk to arrange your Covid-19 Coronavirus Antibody Test.