How does St. Charles County utilize test results? Can an antibody test affect the quarantine period for an individual?

When the Department of Public Health receives notification of a positive test result, staff conducts a full investigation to determine when the exposure occurred, what additional contact tracing is needed, and if quarantine is appropriate.

When staff receives a negative test result, that information is kept for statistical purposes. A negative antibody test will not allow someone to be released from their quarantine.

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1. How is COVID-19 diagnosed?
2. What is a viral test, and what do the results tell you)?
3. What is an antibody test?
4. What do the results from an antibody test mean?
5. What are the limitations of antibody testing?
6. Are test materials available in St. Charles County, and how may they be obtained?
7. How does St. Charles County utilize test results? Can an antibody test affect the quarantine period for an individual?
8. How is COVID-19 treated?
9. Should I take chloroquine phosphate, hydroxychloroquine or other medicines to prevent or treat COVID-19?
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