Healthspring to Test for Antibodies for COVID-19

by Suman Gupta

Bangalore, India,July 2020: Healthspring, leaders in providing primary healthcare has received approval from the designated authorities to start testing for detecting Coronavirus Antibodies. These tests, suited for high risk groups like immuno-compromised patients, individuals in containment zone, health care workers, amongst others from the essential services group; has the specificity greater than 99.8% and sensitivity is of 100% (14 Days post-PCR confirmation).

The test is a uniquely designed, high quality serology test for identification of antibodies developed in a person’s body. These antibodies indicate that the individuals may have had COVID-19 in the past and has developed antibodies that protects them from reinfection.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Kaushik Sen, Co-founder & CEO, Healthspring, said, “We are delighted to announce that our clinics will now be conducting the antibody tests post the requisite approvals received from the authorities. These rapid antibody testing kits are of world-class standards. They are already been deployed in countries like UK, Singapore, etc. This is a revolutionary step taken by the authorities as the results, along with other information, will help the health care provider make an informed recommendation about patient care. This lab-based testing process is being conducted only through NABL certified labs like Healthspring. It will be beneficial to those individuals who have been exposed to the virus or if they live in or have recently traveled to a place where transmission of COVID-19 is known to occur.”

The tests will be available at 15 clinics of Healthspring in Mumbai and Pune. Each test will charged at INR 1250*.

The kit has been approved by ICMR for testing seroprevalence studies in India. The test is also CE-IVD certified and has received USFDA emergency use authorization (EUA). There is no cross-reactivity to common cold, HIV and other coronaviruses.

*For in-centre sample collections. Additional charges applicable for onsite / home sample collections.

About Healthspring:Incorporated in 2010, Healthspring operates a network of primary care clinics. With an aim to create awareness about the importance of Preventive Healthcare, Healthspring offers services such as doctor consultations, physiotherapy, diet consultations, diagnostic services, pharmacy, 24×7 on-call support and unique doctor led 24×7 medical emergency response all under one roof. Driven by a core team of believers, Healthspring today is 8,00,000 customers strong. Healthspring has 25 clinics and is growing rapidly; it has serviced over 200 corporates and is operational across cities through their extended network. The goal is to be dependable for the patient in his/her hour of need and to deliver service with the highest ethics.