Cdc: Antibody Test Results Are Often Wrong And Should Not Be Relied On

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Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:54am

The agency also said that antibody tests shouldn't be used to make important decisions about re-opening. The Food and Drug Administration has also said that antibody tests are not reliable. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The CDC has released new guidance on antibody tests, warning that they can be wrong half the time and shouldn't be used to inform important policy decisions.

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Cdc: Antibody Test Results Are Often Wrong And Should Not Be Relied On

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