What is the difference between Antibody and PCR testing for COVID-19?

What is the difference between Antibody and PCR testing for COVID-19? The main difference is that the antibody test detects if you have been infected in the past and the PCR test detects if you are currently infected with COVID-19. The antibody test is done with a finger prick or blood draw and the PCR test is done with a nasal swab. Results for both tests are available within 24 hours. The antibody test cannot be used to clear you for work because it doesn’t show if you’re currently infected. It can also take 48-72 hours from the time you were infected before any test can detect the virus. Contact us today at (904) 580-8126 for more information. We’re located at 3726 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville, Florida.