frequently
asked questions
What is the Long Covid test?
The test looks at spike antibody quantity and quality against early and later variants of Covid (SARS-CoV-2), to give an indication to your immunity spectrum i.e., do you have gaps in immunity against particular variants?
In approx. 45% of Long Covid patients we have tested so far, there is a ‘gap’ against one or more variants which may underlie some of the symptoms seen. Based on the results of this test, the clinician may be able to advise suitable treatment that can help fill this gap e.g., with a heterologous vaccine, or monoclonal antibody therapy.
Does it diagnose Long Covid?
How do I book a test?
Can I just order the test?
Can my NHS GP order the test on my behalf?
What is the cost price?
How long does the test take?
Upon requesting the test through our partner clinic, a mail-away kit will be sent to you for self collection of a finger-prick sample, so it can be done hassle free, and in minutes! Once done, post the mail-kit to us using the return envelope provided in the pack. The laboratory will process the sample within two weeks of it being received.
The timeline for the consultation and discussing the report is at the discretion of the clinic of choice.