Thai Health Authorities Warn against Buying Antibody Test Kits after COVID-19 Vaccination

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) is advising people against buying antibody testing kits, to test themselves after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, because the result could be inaccurate and lead to misunderstandings.

 

DMS Director-General Dr. Supakit Sirilak said the department already has an immunity tracking system for vaccine recipients, so people need not perform the tests on themselves.

 

He added that the antibody efficient at preventing COVID-19 is called a neutralizing antibody, while the antibody testing kits, which are currently available in the market, can only test general antibodies and cannot accurately measure the level of neutralizing antibody in the body.

 

Dr. Supakit said it is highly recommended that only antibody testing kits which have been approved by Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) be used and that it be done under supervision of doctors or other medical professionals, as the results require interpretation alongside the patient’s symptoms and other test results.

 

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[pegman]

Could there be a lack of trust in this gov's vaccines?

[smedly]

more confusing nonsense 

 

If you have antibodies then that means you have already had covid or a vaccine 

 

Am I missing something 

[Excel]

17 minutes ago, smedly said:

more confusing nonsense 

 

If you have antibodies then that means you have already had covid or a vaccine 

 

Am I missing something 

Yes you are missing the fact that there is a higher level of ignorance and stupidity in the health authority then was originally thought.

[jcmj]

Makes one really wonder about the “vaccine” being administered. 

[smedly]

13 minutes ago, Excel said:

Yes you are missing the fact that there is a higher level of ignorance and stupidity in the health authority then was originally thought.

not missing it - just don't want to believe it

[khaowong1]

14 minutes ago, jcmj said:

Makes one really wonder about the “vaccine” being administered. 

Makes one wonder about a lot of things including what the Health Authorities are telling us. 

[smedly]

14 minutes ago, jcmj said:

Makes one really wonder about the “vaccine” being administered. 

maybe it's actually a "stupid potion"  bring us all down to their level then they won't look so bad

[mikebell]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

it is highly recommended that only antibody testing kits which have been approved by Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) be used

available at a huge mark-up price after all commissions have been paid to 'Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)'.

[Danderman123]

The antibody test for Covid looks specifically for Covid antibodies, whereas a generic antibody test may not.

Edited June 28, 2021 by Danderman123

[Venom]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

more confusing nonsense 

 

If you have antibodies then that means you have already had covid or a vaccine 

 

Am I missing something 

Or you've already had covid? Just a guess. 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, pegman said:

Could there be a lack of trust in this gov's vaccines?

No-one has yet died from having a vaccine so peoples trust should be 100%

[4MyEgo]

Sounds like they might be watering it down ?

[arick]

2 hours ago, jcmj said:

Makes one really wonder about the “vaccine” being administered. 

Could of just been saline. I actually did see a vial.

[Enzian]

What about using some such test to get some idea what to expect when getting the pre-flight test in the 3 day window before takeoff? From what I hear, most people don't, but to close up my unit here and then find I'm not leaving would be... complicated. I'm booked for 7/15 to fly to the US. Any suggestions where to acquire a genuine home test will be appreciated.

[petedk]

1 hour ago, arick said:

Could of just been saline. I actually did see a vial.

 

I have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca and I guess I am one of the lucky ones who had no side effects whatsoever. Many of my friends kept saying it was probably saline solution or a placebo. I laughed it off, but you guys are putting more and more doubt in my mind. Haha

[MrJ2U]

18 minutes ago, Enzian said:

What about using some such test to get some idea what to expect when getting the pre-flight test in the 3 day window before takeoff? From what I hear, most people don't, but to close up my unit here and then find I'm not leaving would be... complicated. I'm booked for 7/15 to fly to the US. Any suggestions where to acquire a genuine home test will be appreciated.

Great idea.  

[DefaultName]

1 hour ago, petedk said:

 

I have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca and I guess I am one of the lucky ones who had no side effects whatsoever. Many of my friends kept saying it was probably saline solution or a placebo. I laughed it off, but you guys are putting more and more doubt in my mind. Haha

I had AZ on Thursday and did have a minor short-term effect - swimming head for a couple of minutes - so I believe it was real. 

[placnx]

5 hours ago, smedly said:

more confusing nonsense 

 

If you have antibodies then that means you have already had covid or a vaccine 

 

Am I missing something 

It's confusing for sure. I thought that the test kits widely available were for antigens, to check for active infections. Measuring neutralizing antibodies is different from checking whether an unvaccinated person has been previously infected with Covid.

 

Measuring neutralizing antibodies is useful for determining to what extent a vaccine can prevent infection and presumably block transmission. A kit doing this normally wouldn't be used by the general public.

[connda]

If I could get one I'd buy one in a heartbeat. 

[connda]

6 hours ago, petedk said:

 

I have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca and I guess I am one of the lucky ones who had no side effects whatsoever. Many of my friends kept saying it was probably saline solution or a placebo. I laughed it off, but you guys are putting more and more doubt in my mind. Haha

So, you're in the "control group."  <laughs>

[connda]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

He added that the antibody efficient at preventing COVID-19 is called a neutralizing antibody, while the antibody testing kits, which are currently available in the market, can only test general antibodies and cannot accurately measure the level of neutralizing antibody in the body.

Do I believe that?  Not really.

[brianthainess]

14 hours ago, connda said:

while the antibody testing kits, which are currently available in the market,

Where is that? local chemist or what?, I asked weeks ago on TV if anyone new where to buy a test kit, to my knowledge no answers of yet.

[brianthainess]

On 6/28/2021 at 3:17 AM, webfact said:

which are currently available in the market, can only test general antibodies

Available from where? Anybody know?

[khaowong1]

On 6/27/2021 at 8:11 PM, hotchilli said:

No-one has yet died from having a vaccine so peoples trust should be 100%

I am going to take this as a joke.  Yes?  

[petedk]

22 hours ago, DefaultName said:

I had AZ on Thursday and did have a minor short-term effect - swimming head for a couple of minutes - so I believe it was real. 

Are you sure that it wasn't because of the Tiger beer you drank ?

 

Yes, I am pretty sure it was real too. I am thankful that I didn't have any side effects. Let's see what happens on the second (and possibly third) jabs.

Edited June 29, 2021 by petedk

[sucher]

I have seen this on the Lazada Site. Type in,, COVID 19 TEST,, 

550 Baht. I know nothing else about it. Check it out. Lot more Info at the Site

[sapson]

On 6/28/2021 at 9:47 AM, Enzian said:

What about using some such test to get some idea what to expect when getting the pre-flight test in the 3 day window before takeoff? From what I hear, most people don't, but to close up my unit here and then find I'm not leaving would be... complicated. I'm booked for 7/15 to fly to the US. Any suggestions where to acquire a genuine home test will be appreciated.

 

I am looking at leaving soon and facing the same dilemma , packing up booking flights etc going to Bkk having a Covid test then finding I am positive?

 

What happens? there you are stuck in a hotel room reading the email from the test lab saying sorry positive.......you certainly arent flying? are you escorted to hospital although limited beds available?

 

So the availability of a home test kit before travel and lab test would help.

 

My local lab here in Issan will do an antibody test.........if thats positive what does that tell you ? youve had covid before are now clear or you currently have covid and the body is fighting it?.......medical experts on here perhaps can advise.

[spidermike007]

Always question any health department, anywhere. Here, they are particularly suspect. 

 

Of course they don't want people getting tested after the Sinojunk. It will reveal the low quality of the nation's chosen vaccine. 

[jacko45k]

Just now, spidermike007 said:

Always question any health department, anywhere. Here, they are particularly suspect. 

 

Of course they don't want people getting tested after the Sinojunk. It will reveal the low quality of the nation's chosen vaccine. 

The stuff made with jello!