Mangaluru: Pathologists who work in diagnostic laboratories in Mangaluru said they saw a significant increase in antibody test requests and queries on “tests to increase immunity”.
Dr.
Krishnaraj Upadhyaya, Professor, Pathology, Yenepoya is considered a university and the owner of the Nandikur Clinical Laboratory says: “We must explain to those who reach us that there are no tests to increase immunity.
There are also people who want to know if there is their possibility will sign covid.
However, of course there is an increase in demand for the Covid antibody IgG test.
Many want to take the test especially after receiving vaccines.
“Dr.
HN Ravi Kumar, Implementing Director, Metropolis Diagnostic RV and Health Care Center Pvt Ltd said the approach to people had changed , “People are more aware of their current health.
Many choose to complete the test at their door,” he said.
KMC Hospital in Mangaluru said he had seen an increase in the number of people who chose the IgG antibody test.
Between January and June, 662 people chose the test.
While the 86 tests were carried out in January, 143 tests were carried out in June.
“The majority of those who are looking for tests are people who have recovered from Covid-19,” said Dr.
Basavaprabhu, consultant, internal treatment, KMC.
“We also have people who have recovered from Covid and want to know whether they should immediately take a vaccine or postpone for some time.”
A surge in demand for antibody tests in Mangalore
