I googled to find Covid Antibody tests in my area because I was denied access to an important class for lack of vaccination and hoped if I could show I was naturally immunized (I had Sars2/Covid a month earlier) that I might still be admitted. Also, I have a trip to Mexico scheduled for dental work and wanted to have something I could present at the border crossing. After sifting through results, Accredited Drug Testing ("ADT") seemed to have the more comprehensive test I was looking for. I called, explained why I was needing a test, and was set up with an account, charged $109 (nonrefundable), and was told I would get an Antibody/IgG test. Sounded appropriate. Shortly after, LabCorp emailed me an appointment date for the next day, Friday. I visited LabCorp's website to find out more about the tests and began to get nervous that I wasn't going to get the appropriate test, as no one had confirmed what kind of results the test would give (quantitative or simply exposure), but LabCorp did appear to offer those tests, so I was hopeful.
However, when I went to the appointment at LabCorp the next day (Friday) I asked Reception what kind of test I would be getting and whether it was Quantitative or Semi-Quantitative, as was listed on their website. I was told it was neither. It was an "Antibody/IgG" and that it would only indicate exposure. Obviously, that was not an appropriate test. I HAD Covid, and didn't need to know if I had been exposed.
After a brief discussion with Reception I declined the test and called ADT. The agent took my question about changing the test request because the original agent apparently had not understood my requirements, and I was put on hold for more than 10 minutes. I hung up and made the half-hour trip back home. I tried calling again (same Friday) and got a helpful agent, but after holding while he asked some superiors, he got back on the line to say I needed to speak with a manager who was not available that day and I should call back on Monday.
I called back on Monday and spoke with the manager explaining I had been assigned the wrong test, asked for the quantitative or semi-quantitative test and, if not available, would they issue a refund. Apparently, the quantitative tests are being restricted for emergency only. She told me she needed to consult with an expert about the quantitative tests, she could call me back within half an hour. She never called back. That was a total of three calls to try to rectify the situation. I was not rescheduled, not given the type of test I had specifically outlined, not offered a refund or remedy for their negligence in assigning an inappropriate test, nor was I able to speak with anyone who was familiar with the type of test I had outlined.
Finally, I checked on the Better Business Bureau website to see if I could register a complaint, only to find that Accredited Drug Testing is not a member. So it looks like I am SOL for $109. read more