New T-cell test to determine past exposure to SARS-CoV-2 is cool science but not a game changer. It may help answer why some become long-haulers after infection while others do not and it is a starting point for discovery and treatment research.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 10, 2021

New T-cell test to determine past exposure to SARS-CoV-2 is cool science but not a game changer. It may help answer why some become long-haulers after infection while others do not but it is a starting point for discovery and treatment research. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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FDA authorizes new T-cell test that could be game changer for COVID-19 long haulers

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