By Leonard Lenny Vasbinder
August 18, 2021
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Well, I have good news and I have bad news.
First, the bad news. My #Coronapocalypse antibody test came back negative, so, according to this test (which can give false positives and/or negatives), I have not had Coronapocalypse yet. And the good news, you ask? After more than 18 months of licking doorknobs, going without a mask, not living my life in fear, doing everything that I wanted to do (for the most part), I did not catch this so-called highly contagious virus that 35 million other Americans have tested positive for in the U.S.
Of course, even after 18 months, with 35 million known positive tests, which is slightly more than 10% of the population, that further shows this isn't as "highly contagious" as the fearmongers would have the fearful believe it is.
In my readings so far, I have learned that there are two types of antibodies that form protection in two different parts of your body. There are mucous membrane antibodies that form in the mucous layers of the nose, mouth, etc. and those are the best antibodies to have as they stop the virus at the entry point. These are the antibodies that people who have actually had Covid develop. And there are the antibodies that reside in the rest of the body (from the vaccine) that still provide protection but also still allow someone to get Covid and be able to infect others, while not developing full-blown Covid.
SNIP - Neurologist explains why unvaccinated previously infected people are less likely to spread COVID than never-infected vaccinated people
Americans have received countless mixed messages about the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, natural immunity, herd immunity, and virus transmission. Dr. Michael Segal, a neurologist and neuroscientist, wrote a piece for the Wall Street Journal attempting to clear up some misconceptions about how immunity works when it comes to the vaccines and natural immunity.
And he reached a conclusion that should pique the interest of millions of Americans — as well as policymakers: People who have had COVID-19 and recovered should not be required to get the vaccine, because they are less likely to spread the virus than vaccinated people who have never been infected.
People who have had COVID-19 and recovered should not be required to get the vaccine, because they are less likely to spread the virus than vaccinated people who have never been infected. - END SNIP
And, here is the actual report concerning my test.
Accession ID: (Redacted) Lab Ref ID: (Redacted)
Collection Date: 08/16/2021 12:15:00
Received: 08/17/2021 21:10:02
Report: 08/17/2021 21:06:00
Specimen Received: 08/16/2021 12:16:00
Requesting Physician: (Redacted)
Ordering Physician: (Redacted)
SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG), Nucleocapsid, Qualitative
F SARS CoV 2 AB IGG NEGATIVE RGA
Reference range: Negative
This test is intended for use as an aid in identifying
individuals with an adaptive immune response to
SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection.
Results are for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 are generally detectable
in blood several days after initial infection, although
the duration of time antibodies are present post-infection
is not well characterized. At this time, it is unknown
for how long antibodies persist following infection and
if the presence of antibodies confers protective
immunity. Individuals may have detectable virus by
molecular testing present for several weeks following
seroconversion. Negative results do not preclude acute
SARS-CoV-2 infection. This test should not be used to
diagnose acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. If acute infection
is suspected, direct testing by molecular methods for
SARS-CoV-2 is necessary. False positive results for the
test may occur due to cross-reactivity from pre-existing
antibodies or other possible causes.
Please review the "Fact Sheets" available for health
care providers and patients using the following websites:
This test has been authorized by the FDA under an
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized
laboratories. The FDA authorized labeling is available
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