This document discusses laboratory and diagnostic examinations that can be performed to evaluate patients with suspected COVID-19, including molecular tests to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA and serological tests to detect the presence of antibodies produced in response to infection. Molecular tests are recommended for diagnosing acute infection while serological tests are recommended for late diagnosis or to support a diagnosis of prior infection. Together, molecular and serological testing provide a comprehensive approach for COVID-19 diagnosis and management.
This document discusses laboratory and diagnostic examinations that can be performed to evaluate patients with suspected COVID-19, including molecular tests to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA and serological tests to detect the presence of antibodies produced in response to infection. Molecular tests are recommended for diagnosing acute infection while serological tests are recommended for late diagnosis or to support a diagnosis of prior infection. Together, molecular and serological testing provide a comprehensive approach for COVID-19 diagnosis and management.
This document discusses laboratory and diagnostic examinations that can be performed to evaluate patients with suspected COVID-19, including molecular tests to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA and serological tests to detect the presence of antibodies produced in response to infection. Molecular tests are recommended for diagnosing acute infection while serological tests are recommended for late diagnosis or to support a diagnosis of prior infection. Together, molecular and serological testing provide a comprehensive approach for COVID-19 diagnosis and management.