The Texas Coronavirus Antibody REsponse Survey (CARES)
I signed up for this study in February and had my first antibody test at that time. In February, they were only testing for natural immunity from a past infection. I was a couple weeks out from my first Moderna vaccine, never had Covid, and tested negative. I had my 3-month antibody test last week. The test now detects both natural immunity and immunity due to the vaccine. I got my result back in 19 hours and was happy to see a positive result. My next (and last) test is in 3 months.
It's easy to sign up. You can choose any CPL lab in the state (and do not need to choose a location when you sign up, just leave it blank). I went to the CPL lab in the medical office building next to The Med on Rock Prairie. No appointment or proof of health insurance needed. Just your diver's license. I was in and out in about 10 minutes. They didn't even want to see the text message I received with the test reference number.
I signed up for this study in February and had my first antibody test at that time. In February, they were only testing for natural immunity from a past infection. I was a couple weeks out from my first Moderna vaccine, never had Covid, and tested negative. I had my 3-month antibody test last week. The test now detects both natural immunity and immunity due to the vaccine. I got my result back in 19 hours and was happy to see a positive result. My next (and last) test is in 3 months.
It's easy to sign up. You can choose any CPL lab in the state (and do not need to choose a location when you sign up, just leave it blank). I went to the CPL lab in the medical office building next to The Med on Rock Prairie. No appointment or proof of health insurance needed. Just your diver's license. I was in and out in about 10 minutes. They didn't even want to see the text message I received with the test reference number.