Blood Donation Reveals I Have Covid 19 Antibodies

March 20, 2022

 A couple days ago I learned through Red Cross website that my March 8 blood donation contained Covid 19 antibodies. After some quick research I understand that I must have recently had a Covid infection. I had gotten the Moderna vaccine, both parts, as soon as it was available as well as the booster. Since then I have felt hale and hearty with the exception of a few days back in January. I wouldn't say I was ever sick, but for 3 or 4 days (maybe longer, don't remember) I was feeling abnormally tired and had some achy muscles. My head seemed a little foggy too. That's it. The Better Half joked that I should get a Covid test, but being vaccinated and not actually sick, we didn't seriously consider it. That was right around January 10 or 11.  

Screen shot grabbed from Red Cross web site reveal my COVID-19 test results

My COVID-19 test result came back REACTIVE+

The following is from the Red Cross web site:

Reactive+ test result: Antibody levels were detected at levels high enough that your plasma may be used as convalescent plasma. I would say the Modern vaccine worked wonderfully  in keeping my infection so mild that I didn't seriously think I had one.