brought this test to Tippecanoe County in April. Since then, it has helped more than a thousand peo

Brought this test to Tippecanoe County in April.

Since then, it has helped more than a thousand people discover if they've been exposed to the virus.

Team brought this test to tippecanoe county in april.

Since then, it has helped thousands of people discover if they've been exposed to the virus.

News 18's micah upshaw tells us how it's been working.

:12 mos: the more we know, the safer we can be.

M: that's what the covid-19 antibody test is all about, providing knowledge which in-turn can keep people safe.

D: the anti-body test lets us know and anyone who gets tested know whether or not they've been exposed to the covid-19 virus.

Stand up:this is the anti-body test, now what happens is your blood sample is placed on here and about 10 minutes later lines will appear on here to indicate whether you did or did not have the virus at one point.now the best part about this test is that happens right in the comfort of your car and ems workers say this test carries a lot of power.

D: the testing is important because it provides both individuals and i think the community the opportunity to know how widespread has the local exposure been.

M: so far phoenix paramedic solutions has tested around 15-hundred people in the past three months.

3 and half percent of them have tested positive for having the virus at some point.

For those who have tested positive, dan somerville says the number of people who say they felt really sick is equal to the number of people who say they barely had any symptoms if any.

Using has about a 95% accuracy, it's been fda approved and authorized.

Mos: i tested negative for the antibodies and i'm happy for that, i was kind of curious because i was really sick back in february for about three eks.

I fl great knowing the results we had because i me into contacwith someone at came up with covid-19.

I think it's iortant for all of us to be are of ouratus, ande to spend time with extended family.

M: in west lafayette, micah upshaw.

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E test costs 50- dollars.day th2 people.

A mother and daughterree having the virus.

This test is to find out if you're (recovered( from covid-19.

If you think you have the virus now, you're encouraged to visit a covid-19 testing site.