DU scientists develop breakthrough COVID-19 antibody test The test is so accurate, it can determine whether a person's symptoms will be mild or severe. Author: Mark Koebrich Updated: 5:25 PM MST January 7, 2021 DENVER — Scientists at the University of Denver's (DU) Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, in collaboration with two other research entities, have developed and tested a new and highly sensitive antibody test for COVID-19 that is so accurate, it can predict if a patient will experience "mild" COVID symptoms verses more "severe" symptoms. The test has ...