Table 2. Different Methods of Testing.

Methods of testing	What the test interprets	Turnaround time
Neutralization assay	Tests to look for active antibodies in subject serum which can inhibit virus growth ex vivo. Indicates if the patient is protected against future infection.	3 - 5 days
ELISA	Quantify the presence or absence of antibodies against the virus in the subject’s serum.	1 - 5 h
RDT	Qualitatively tests for the presence or absence of antibodies against virus in the subject’s serum. Cannot quantify the antibody titer.	10 - 30 min

ELISA: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; RDT: rapid diagnostic test.