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- Validating Laboratory Testing During a Novel Pandemic
Sep 5, 2020
Description
The landscape for SARS-CoV-2 virus diagnostic testing is rapidly evolving. The greatest challenges are to efficiently analyze and safely introduce testing in your laboratory.
Different laboratory tests are available for SARS-CoV-2 virus detection. Timely and accurate laboratory testing of specimens is an essential element of the response, supporting decisions on infection control strategies and patient management at healthcare facilities.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the laboratory's role in validating and testing of novel coronavirus
- Review current methodologies available for COVID-19 testing and their limitations, including timely and sequential application of molecular and serological testing
- Learn more about best practices and future considerations as the situation evolves
Presenter
Aaron Han, MD, PhD, FCAP
Materials
Handout (PDF)