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Serology tests detect the presence of antibodies in the blood from the body’s adaptive immune response to an infection, like COVID-19. They do not detect the virus itself. In the early days of an infection when the bodys adaptive immune response is still building, antibodies may not be detected. This limits the tests effectiveness for diagnosing current COVID-19 and is one reason serology tests should not be used to diagnose or exclude acute COVID-19 infection. Serology tests play a role in the fight against COVID-19 by helping health care professionals identify individuals who may have developed an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2. However, to use serology tests properly, it is important to understand their performance characteristics and limitations. Moreover, studies are underway to address questions that will better inform the appropriate use of these tests, such as which antibodies m...