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I believe JH is using a specific test they helped develop, which is still considered experimental and not fully licensed for distribution. I understand it can give quantitative information, and they are still gathering data about it. In the mean time, they don't know what specific levels of antibodies mean - only that most who test "negative" convert to "positive" after a third dose.
@loribmt and @rosemary, as transplant recipients, what was your experience as far as testing for antibodies and a third dose?
Sue
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Hi, Sue. I got my 3rd dose of the Pfizer last week. I had my 1st and 2nd doses in February according to the 21 day protocol for spacing.
I have not had any antibody tests, and I don't know what my antibody level is.
I was told in May at Mayo that they were no longer doing it as a routine test. There are many questions about what the number means as fa as immunity. Back then, questions were arising about the role of B-cells and T-cells, our medications, length of time since transplant, underlying conditions, type of transplant. I am happy to see that these are part of current research.
I have not inquired about getting one. I don't feel a need to get tested unless my transplant team suggests that I get one.
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@sueinmn I did have their antibody test. I went to LabCorp which is the lab they are using, and had the test that they use. This was about 5 or 6 weeks after my second shot and my antibody number was 13.83 which is pretty low. I hope my PCP will write the order for me to get it again, if not I will have to pay for it myself.
JK