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The COVID-19 Serology Studies Workshop: Recommendations and Challenges
Andrea M Lerner1, Robert W Eisinger1, Douglas R Lowy2
1Office of the Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Immunity
|July 2, 2020
Summary
Developing and validating serological assays for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies is crucial for understanding U.S. seroprevalence and guiding public health policies. Key recommendations focus on advancing these assays and conducting field studies to assess immunity and reinfection risk.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Serological assays are vital for tracking SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) spread.
- Accurate antibody detection is essential for informing public health strategies and economic policies, such as return-to-work guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify knowledge gaps and scientific challenges in SARS-CoV-2 serology.
- To develop strategies for improving serological testing and understanding COVID-19 immunity.
Main Methods:
- Convened a virtual workshop with an interagency working group from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
- Identified key scientific issues and knowledge gaps related to SARS-CoV-2 serological assays.
Main Results:
- Recommendations were made to advance the use of serology assays for understanding SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Emphasis was placed on conducting field studies to understand immunity, duration of protection, and reinfection risk.
Conclusions:
- Further development and validation of serological assays are necessary.
- Field studies are critical for assessing the correlation between antibody levels and protection against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection.
