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6. Yes, that sorta seems to be the case here (Alberta) too.

Sun Aug 22, 2021, 04:30 PM

Aug 2021

From the Alberta Health Services web site:

"A COVID-19 antibody test looks for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. If you test positive for these antibodies, it could mean that you already had COVID-19. If you’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s not yet known how this will affect the antibody test results.

Most people don’t need this test. Antibody testing is mostly used to help track the virus, and the test is not commonly done in Alberta. These test results still mean that everyone must keep following all public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19."

Note that a +ve test seems to mean you may already had Covid itself, but it is not yet known if vaccination alone will produce similar results.

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My husband just got back from his annual check-up. [View all] Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 OP

Your husband is very smart about the virus! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 #1

I got the shot the same time he did, so I hope my level is also high. Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 #3

If there are I doubt they'd admit it on this site. BigmanPigman Aug 2021 #13

You took the words right out of my mouth....or rather my keyboard! ShazzieB Aug 2021 #15

You took the words right out of my mouth....or rather my keyboard! ShazzieB Aug 2021 #16

Good news malaise Aug 2021 #2

Is that something you Disaffected Aug 2021 #4

No idea. Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 #5

Yes, that sorta seems to be the case here (Alberta) too. Disaffected Aug 2021 #6

Thanks for that information. In my husband's case, I'm pretty sure his antibodies are due to Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 #7

It's hard to know at this point. Disaffected Aug 2021 #8

Do you mind telling us when you had your 2nd shot? Native Aug 2021 #9

April 7th was the date of our second vaccination. Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 #11

Makes sense to check anti-b levels. Did he have to request it? Most would like to know Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #10

My husband would not have thought to ask for it. Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 #12

Probably right. Should be standard for us all at this point. I sure would like to know. Tks. Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #14

Hi ED. Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 #17

I think we all should know. Then we can make risk-based decisions with actual info. Thanks BB Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #18