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Antibody in SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Helpful in Combating COVID-19?

Bhawna Mahajan, Mamta P Sumi

Citation Information : Mahajan B, Sumi MP. Antibody in SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Helpful in Combating COVID-19?. Indian J Med Biochem 2020; 24 (2):76-80.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10054-0146

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a fast-moving pandemic affecting almost the whole of the world. The disease is rapidly rising with a sharply increasing curve. Since this is a novel virus and its properties are not well understood, investigating the pathophysiology, diagnostic values, and immune response of the body is the need of the hour today. The clinical practice needs to be put in the right direction while following the right laboratory and management strategies. Analysis by molecular diagnostic tests and immunodiagnostic tests are complementary to each other in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The role of antibody estimation in COVID-19 infection needs to be explored so that it can be used in understanding the seroprevalence, surveillance, and containment policies. Its utility in ascertaining the asymptomatic patients and susceptible individuals cannot be denied. It is yet to be confirmed that antibody response confers immunity to SARS-CoV-2. The methodology of estimation of antibodies is also an important aspect as sensitivity and specificity play an important role.


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