With COVID-19 antibody testing from Quest, you will be able to find out if you have antibodies resulting either from a prior COVID-19 infection or from vaccination. When you buy a test from Quest it will be subject to an order from a telehealth physician, or you can ask your doctor for an order. What the experts know about the COVID-19 antibody response is still unfolding.¹ Testing may be eligible for reimbursement through an FSA or HSA account.²
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Antibody research is still unfolding. It is not yet known how effective this test is at detecting antibodies in those who have been vaccinated. Additionally, how long antibodies remain detectable after infection or vaccination and how long protection, if any, may last is also not known. The results of this test should not be interpreted as an indication of degree of immunity or protection.
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You may be able to submit the expenses associated with this testing to your Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, or similar account for reimbursement. Please check with your health account administrator to see if these expenses are eligible for reimbursement under your plan.
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The physician fee of $6.00 is collected on behalf of EverlyHealth and its affiliated entities for independent physician oversight of lab testing including ordering testing if appropriate, and providing physician follow-up services. The EverlyHealth fee will be collected once per order and is nonrefundable.
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97% of patients received a test result in 2 days or less from the time they were collected. 97% is based on data from more than 17,000 COVID-19 Antibody Tests performed from Jan 1, 2022–July 9, 2022. Time to individual test results may vary.
About the FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Status
This test has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). This means that while Quest Diagnostics has validated the test and has the data to believe the test and the collection kit are accurate, this test has not been FDA-cleared or -approved; this test has been authorized by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories; this test has been authorized only for the detection of IgG Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens; and, this test is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use on in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(B)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360BBB-3(B)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked sooner. Additional studies need to be conducted for this test and others like it to be FDA cleared or approved.
Fees and payment
This option is only for individuals who want to pay directly for the testing and do not plan to seek reimbursement from their insurance carrier or the government. Quest is unable to provide a receipt that contains the information generally required by health plans for reimbursement. Services purchased through this website are solely your financial responsibility. View COVID-19 Pricing Information.
If you are looking for an option to have COVID-19 testing submitted to your health plan, contact your healthcare provider or visit QuestCOVID19.com to see if you’re eligible.
Talk to your doctor about the right testing for you.