Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antibody test

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antibody test

covers a COVID-19 antibody (or “serology”) test.

Your costs in Original Medicare

You pay nothing for this test.

What it is

This FDA-authorized test helps see if you’ve developed an immune response and may not be at immediate risk of COVID-19 reinfection.

Things to know

Medicare covers these tests at home.
Medicare also covers COVID-19 tests.
Medicare also covers preventive tests and screenings to help prevent, find, or manage a medical problem.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antibody test

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antibody test

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