Testing devices for COVID-19: Serological testing devices

Testing devices for COVID-19: Serological testing devices Serological tests do not detect the virus itself. Instead, they detect the antibodies produced in response to an infection. Serology tests are also known as antibody tests. Serological tests are not appropriate for diagnosing COVID-19. However, Health Canada is authorizing the sale in Canada of serological testing devices used for the detection of antibodies. 2021-06-30 Health Canada open-ouvert@tbs-sct.gc.ca Health and SafetyCOVID-19pandemictesting devicestesting devices for COVID-19Serological testing devicesantibodiesantibody testsdetection of antibodies Testing devices for COVID-19: Serological testing devicesHTML https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/medical-devices/testing/serological.html Testing devices for COVID-19: Serological testing devicesHTML https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/medicaments-produits-sante/covid19-industrie/instruments-medicaux/depistage/serologique.html

Serological tests do not detect the virus itself. Instead, they detect the antibodies produced in response to an infection. Serology tests are also known as antibody tests. Serological tests are not appropriate for diagnosing COVID-19. However, Health Canada is authorizing the sale in Canada of serological testing devices used for the detection of antibodies.

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