Fingerprick COVID-19 antibody test put to the test

NCT ID NCT04597047

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study checks whether a fingerstick blood test for COVID-19 antibodies gives the same results as standard lab tests using blood from a vein. About 42 people who recently had a positive COVID-19 PCR test will provide both fingerstick and venous blood samples. The goal is to see if the quick, easy fingerstick method is accurate enough for use at point-of-care sites like doctor's offices.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If accurate, this fingerstick test could make COVID-19 antibody testing faster and easier at clinics and pharmacies.

What could go wrong

This is a small study (42 people) focused on test accuracy, not treatment. The test may not perform as well in larger, real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centura Health Physician Group, Northglenn Office

    Northglenn, Colorado, 80234, United States

  • Eclipse Clinical Research

    Tucson, Arizona, 85745, United States

  • Physicians Quality Care of Jackson

    Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, United States

  • Professional Research Network of Kansas

    Wichita, Kansas, 67203, United States