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Published on: April 6, 2019
Laboratory diagnosis for Covid-19: A mini-review
Juliana Lemos Dal Pizzol1, Vanusa Pousada da Hora1, Ana Júlia Reis1
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Microbiologia Médica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, Brasil.
Abstract:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a pandemic caused by a new coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2. This disease was first identified in December 2019 and rapidly developed into a challenge to the public health systems around the world. In the absence of a vaccine and specific therapies, disease control and promotion of patient health are strongly dependent on a rapid and accurate diagnosis. This review describes the main laboratory approaches to making a diagnosis of COVID-19 and identifying those previously infected with SARS-CoV-2.
