If you believe you’ve had a COVID-19 infection but your antibodies were negative, or if you’ve had your vaccine and tested negative for antibodies (using the Roche quantitative antibody testing method), you may want to know if you have T-cells against COVID-19.
The presence of T-cells against COVID-19 indicates that it was highly likely you have had COVID-19 as an infection or that you have developed T-cells as a result of your vaccination.
T cells are part of what produces an immune response. There are two types of T-cells that work either by helping to orchestrate immune responses and activate B cells to release antibodies or kill the host cells that have been infected with bacteria or a virus.
An antibody is a protein formed and released from specific B cells in response to a signal from a helper T cell. Antibodies attach to antigens, proteins on the surface of pathogens. They can also inhibit movement or stop some viruses from forming essential proteins.
Ideally, both! A Roche quantitative antibody test is helpful post-infection and post-virus. But antibody testing tells half the story and research suggests that antibody immunity to COVID-19 declines over time. Also, some people who have had a COVID-19 infection or vaccine do not produce detectable antibody levels at all. A T-cell test will help give a more complete picture of your immune response.
The T-SPOT.COVID test assesses the cell-mediated immunity to SARS-CoV-2. Understanding cell-mediated immunity may help to better understand the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially in individuals who do not produce a detectable antibody response, or whose antibody responses have waned over time. The only way to understand the complete immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection is to test for both antibodies and T cells.
Yes – our package costs £245 when the tests are booked together. If you’ve had a Roche Quantitative test with us and would like to follow up with a T-spot test, we can extend this package to you also.
Use our online booking engine or book your test by giving us a call.
On the online booking engine select the “appointment type” you need.
You will be seen by one of our friendly doctors or trained clinicians.
Experienced
since 1998
Experienced doctors & a professional team
Registration
not needed
Up-to-date with the latest treatments & testing
Strictly
confidential
Experienced doctors & a professional team
Affordable private
health care
Transparent fee structure with no hidden charges
Fast, affordable, high-quality GP and medical testing services with same-day appointments.
We work with experienced consultants & healthcare professionals who have received positive feedback from our patients, and with whom we have established long-term relationships.
Latest Episode
Tune in to our podcast to explore the world of healthcare and learn from distinguished special guests. We cover everything from preventative measures to cutting-edge treatments so that you can stay informed and up-to-date on health-related things.
Subscribe for latest updates & news
From same-day private GP and blood test appointments to visa medicals, a sexual and reproductive health clinic, and preventative health screenings, we are here to help.
Links
Contact Us
Accepted Insurance Companies
Please note that Walk-in Clinic is a private medical centre & not an NHS service. Harley Walk-in Clinic Ltd company registration no. 07472804
