Together We Can
Beat COVID-19

Our Study

The Ab-C study aims to uncover the number of people in Canada who have been exposed to COVID-19 using self-administered blood spot tests.

By understanding how widespread the virus is, our country can prepare an informed response.

Phase 1

10187 kits mailed to participants
5692 samples returned
9 provinces / 1 territory reached
Updated August 6, 2020

Phase 2

10485 kits mailed to participants
7299 samples returned
9 provinces / 1 territory reached
Updated August 6, 2020

Phase 3

8114 kits mailed to participants
4800 samples returned
9 provinces / 1 territory reached
Updated August 31, 2020