I think they just show an active infection. From what I understand you have to have a lab do an antibody test to see if you already had it or not. Which most would probably have a doctor’s orders to get? Probably depends on your state laws. Maybe some states will allow 3rd party walk in labs to do it without the doctor referral?
“I think they just show an active infection. From what I understand you have to have a lab do an antibody test to see if you already had it or not. Which most would probably have a doctor’s orders to get? Probably depends on your state laws. Maybe some states will allow 3rd party walk in labs to do it without the doctor referral?”
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No, at least in Maryland, you don’t need a prescription to get the antibody tests. You can just go in and take the test as long as you pay for it. It’s not free and (our) insurance doesn’t routinely cover it. They’ll email and/or call when the results come back.
I was able to get an antibody test to show prior infection without a doctor’s order. I made an appointment, walked in, and it was done.