serolconsent

Question label:

Serology consent

Question text:

We would like to understand how many of our participants across the country have developed antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19.

This is part of a national initiative where other research studies in the UK are also asking their participants to complete the same antibody test. Analysing the information from Understanding Society alongside these other studies will allow a greater understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on people's health and other aspects of life. You can take part even if you have recently been vaccinated.

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• If you agree, we would like to send you a small kit which will allow you to take an antibody test.
• The test will involve pricking your finger with a small needle and collecting the blood in a small tube.
• You will then need to send the blood sample back in the pre-paid return envelope that will be included in the pack.
• The laboratory will test your blood for COVID-19 antibodies and, if you want it, you will receive a letter with your result within two weeks of posting your sample back to us.
• If you change your mind after you receive the kit, that is fine – you don't need to do anything.
• All the materials and full instructions will be included in the package.
• Your name and address will be used by Ipsos MORI to send you the kit, but no identifiable information will be sent to the laboratory.
• The results of your test will be added to your survey responses, and the data from the project will be available in  anonymised format to other researchers, through the UK Data Service or other data repositories.  Anonymised data and sample results may be shared with other bona fide scientists, including those from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Public Health England (PHE).
• If you have certain health or medical conditions you will not be able to take part.

For more information, please click .
To see a video of what is in the kit and what is involved, please click .

May we send you the antibody testing kit through the post?

Question universe:

IF age => 18 // Ask if respondent is aged 18 or older