Rapid- We are not able to offer testing at our office at this time. Frederick Health offers testing for children and adults, while CVS and Walmart do for 18 years and older only. Please call to speak with our triage nurse prior to attempting to get tested.

Serology / Antibody- This is a blood test that is currently NOT recommended for the general pediatric population.

Serology testing could determine if a person was exposed to COVID-19 and developed an immune response. However, it will not determine if that presence of antibodies provides “protection” or future immunity, nor how long immunity may last if at all.

Further, there may be false-positive tests depending on the reliability of the test. There have been reports that some tests include antibodies for all COVID strains, including the common cold. Tests may not target COVID-19 antibodies.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Children’s National Hospital, and Frederick County Health Department do not recommend serology testing, therefore, we will not consent to order tests at this time.

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Rapid- We are not able to offer testing at our office at this time. Frederick Health offers testing for children and adults, while CVS and Walmart do for 18 years and older only. Please call to speak with our triage nurse prior to attempting to get tested.

Serology / Antibody- This is a blood test that is currently NOT recommended for the general pediatric population.

Serology testing could determine if a person was exposed to COVID-19 and developed an immune response. However, it will not determine if that presence of antibodies provides “protection” or future immunity, nor how long immunity may last if at all.

Further, there may be false-positive tests depending on the reliability of the test. There have been reports that some tests include antibodies for all COVID strains, including the common cold. Tests may not target COVID-19 antibodies.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Children’s National Hospital, and Frederick County Health Department do not recommend serology testing, therefore, we will not consent to order tests at this time.

For more information on changes at our office, please Click Here.