Blood drive today at the Adams County Safe Room from 11:30 until 5:30
Appointments Required! Click here to make your appointment for today’s blood drive in Natchez.
Mississippi Blood Services is hosting the blood drive today. As part of your donation, they will test your blood for COVID-19 antibodies.
Here is what you need to know about COVID-19 antibody testing.
Is the COVID-19 antibody test different from a diagnostic test?
The COVID-19 antibody test does not test for the presence of COVID-19. The
antibody test looks to see if the blood contains antibodies to the virus. The test
does not check for the presence of an active COVID-19 infection.
Do I need to donate blood to get the COVID-19 antibody test?
Yes, in order to get the COVID-19 antibody test, a complete donation must be
given. This test is available to donors that complete a whole blood, platelet or
double red blood cell donation.
If I test positive for the COVID-19 antibody, then what?
We would encourage you to consider donating Convalescent Plasma. Plasma
derived from donations that test positive for the COVID-19 antibody will likely
be designated as convalescent plasma. Learn more about donating convalescent
plasma by contacting Noreen Haley at nhaley@msblood.com.
How will I receive my results after I donate?
Your results will be sent to you via email within 1 week of your donation. You
will need to make sure you provide your email to the phlebotomist during
registration to ensure receipt of your results. IF you do not recieve your emailed
results within 1 week of donation date, please email sates@msblood.com.
Can previous donations be used to test for COVID-19 antibody?
No. However stay tuned as we may offer antibody testing again in the near future.
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