Yorktown Heights doctor clarifies confusion surrounding antibody tests
A Yorktown Heights doctor is clearing up some of the confusion around the coronavirus antibody test.
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May 16, 2020, 12:12 AM
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A Yorktown Heights doctor is clearing up some of the confusion around the coronavirus antibody test.
Dr. Rajesh Gupta says if a person tests positive for antibodies, it means they had the virus and were able to fight it off, but it doesn't necessarily mean they are immune forever.
He says if you test negative for antibodies, you should still continue to social distance.
He says if you test negative for antibodies, you should still continue to social distance.
Dr. Gupta explains more to News 12's Samantha Crawford.
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