SATS is a single site feasibility study to assess the practical and psychologicalfeasibility of using rapid COVID antibody testing of blood obtained from fingertippin-pricks.
SATS is a feasibility study conducted at a single site - King's College London and South
London and Maudsley staff working at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and
Neuroscience (IoPPN) at Denmark Hill, London, England. The practical and psychological
feasibility of using rapid COVID antibody testing of blood obtained from fingertip
pin-pricks will be assessed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- King's College Staff member
- Aged 18 years or over
- Able to freely give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
The participant may not enter the study if ANY of the following apply:
- known to have an infectious disease including a current SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Any significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may
either put the participants at risk because of participation in the research study,
or may influence the result of the research study, or the participant's ability to
participate in the research study. Examples of disorders or diseases which would be
excluded include:
- Medically diagnosed bleeding disorder;
- Medically diagnosed platelet disorder;
- Anticoagulant medication.