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ICMA Testing Question
I read that my testing method at LabCorp was ICMA Blood Test. Can anyone share insight about this test with me?
1. Is this a 3rd Gen. or 4th Gen. test?
2. Is this testing method FDA Approved/Considered Reliable ?
2. I read the Gold Standard is an ELISA test at 3 months. Is the ICMA just as reliable?
3. Would requesting an ELISA be necessary?
1. Is this a 3rd Gen. or 4th Gen. test?
2. Is this testing method FDA Approved/Considered Reliable ?
2. I read the Gold Standard is an ELISA test at 3 months. Is the ICMA just as reliable?
3. Would requesting an ELISA be necessary?
Thank you James. My last question has to do with 4th Generation testing. I know the tests track Antibodies and Antigens. Is this test pointless after a certain amount of weeks? If yes, when?
I was reading that Antigens disappear after a certain amount of time. Is this correct?
I was reading that Antigens disappear after a certain amount of time. Is this correct?
Thank you Vance, that was all very informative. So just to confirm, I should rest easy with a negative ICMA test at 13 weeks?
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