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Large-Scale Scientific Study Led by a Professional Organization during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Operations, Best
Caitlin R Ondracek1, Stacy E F Melanson2,3, Loretta Doan1
1Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, Washington, DC, United States.
Abstract:
In 2021, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) (formerly the American Association for Clinical Chemistry [AACC]) developed a scientific study that aimed to contribute to the understanding of SARS-CoV-2 immunity during the evolving course of the pandemic. This study was led by a group of expert member volunteers and resulted in survey data from 975 individuals and blood collection from 698 of those participants. This paper describes the formulation and execution of this large-scale scientific study, encompassing best practices and insights gained throughout the endeavor.
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