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There is a tremendous value to getting as much information as we can because this helps us with tracking spread of the virus and giving epidemiologists the tools needed to cut down spread.
But what if you have an antibody test that says you have been exposed? In other words, you have a positive antibody test and assume you had the virus.
Here is the problem: due to limitations of the tests we have, there is a 50% to 70% chance the result is correct.
What this means is that you still need to protect yourself from further exposure and also protect others by wearing a mask and maintaining 6 feet social distancing.