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== AbC-19 Rapid Antibody Test ==

The '''AbC-19 Rapid Antibody Test''' (pronounced as A-B-C-Nineteen Rapid Antibody Test) is a diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of [[antibodies]] specific to the [[SARS-CoV-2]] virus, the causative agent of the [[COVID-19]] pandemic.

=== Etymology ===

The term "AbC-19" is an abbreviation for "Antibody COVID-19". The number "19" refers to the year 2019, when the virus was first identified. The term "Rapid Antibody Test" refers to the quick detection of antibodies in the blood.

=== Description ===

The AbC-19 Rapid Antibody Test is a type of [[immunoassay]] that uses a small sample of blood, typically obtained via a finger prick, to detect the presence of specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. The test is designed to be simple to use and to provide results within minutes.

=== Usage ===

The primary use of the AbC-19 Rapid Antibody Test is to determine whether an individual has previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2. It is not used to diagnose active infections, as it can take several days to weeks after infection for the body to produce detectable levels of antibodies.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Antibody]]: A protein produced by the body's immune system in response to a foreign substance (antigen).
* [[SARS-CoV-2]]: The virus that causes COVID-19.
* [[COVID-19]]: The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
* [[Immunoassay]]: A laboratory technique that uses the binding of antibodies to antigens to identify and measure certain substances.

[[Category:Medical Tests]]
[[Category:COVID-19]]
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