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Death Announcement – Sue Robarts

General

ROBARTS – Deaths Announcements – Telegraph Announcements

Sue M.C. of Itteringham, Norfolk died on 4th December 2020.  Dearly beloved daughter of David and Paulie. Adored mother of Verity, devoted grandmother to Amelia and Charlotte and much loved by her broader family and many friends. Private family funeral at Lillingstone Dayrell, North Bucks. A celebration of life to be held in Norfolk at a later date. Family flowers only. Any donations in lieu of flowers to be made to Parkinson’s UK please. All enquiries to J.H. Kenyon Funeral Directors of Kensington High Street, London.

Coronavirus Antibody blood test and swab test update

Health

1.  SWAB (PCR) test – this is suitable for any patient who has possible or definite viral symptoms and who would like to know if they CURRENTLY have the Coronavirus. 

2.  ANTIBODY BLOOD TEST (Abbott) – this is suitable for anyone who thinks they have had the Coronavirus and who would like to have confirmation that they have developed antibodies. As it is an IgG antibody test, it is IMPORTANT to note that the test should only be done at least fourteen days, and preferably longer, after the illness.  As yet there is no definite information as to whether the presence of IgG antibodies confers any immunity and if so, how long it lasts. We also don’t know whether the presence of antibodies means that you can still be a carrier or not. I suspect with time we will know much more about this and can advise accordingly. As with the swab test above this test can be done at home, as a finger-prick blood sample, which is obviously more suitable for anyone who is self-isolating. Please note this test specifically requires proper laboratory testing and does not give an instant self-read result.