CEBU CITY, Philippines —At least 206 swab samples from persons who participated in the community mass testing using rapid antibody tests in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu have been
These samples are from the respondents of the three cities who were found positive for antibodies Immunoglobulin M and a combination of IgM and Immunoglobulin G .
The breakdown of tested samples collected from the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu as of May 19. Loreche earlier explained that the presence of this combination of antibodies may indicate probable infection. However, individuals who would be found with these antibodies will still need to undergo confirmatory test using the PCR machines, the DOH-recognized gold standard for diagnosing COVID-19.The community testing in the three cities under the Project Balik Buhay began May 6.
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