A ‘99% Accurate’ Antibody Test
What to know about the Abbott antibody test being rolled out in the EU and some parts of the United States
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3 min readMay 2, 2020
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This week, the European Union approved an antibody test for Covid-19 that its manufacturer says is “99%” accurate. Produced by the global diagnostics company Abbott, the test received a “CE mark” signifying that it meets the EU’s safety standards. It’s also already being rolled out in some U.S. cities, after receiving Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.