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Evaluation of the clinical performance of seven serological assays for SARS-CoV-2 for use in clinical laboratories

How SARS-CoV-2 Transformed the Clinical Laboratory: Challenges and Lessons Learned

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Longitudinal Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Anti-Nucleocapsid and anti-Spike-1-RBD Antibody Testing Following PCR-Detected SARS-CoV-2 Infection

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Serology Testing Demonstrates That Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 S1-RBD Correlate with Neutralization of Virus Infection of Vero E6 Cells

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Associating SARS-CoV-2 Serological Assays with Protection: Where the Field Stands

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Side-effects of COVID-19 on patient care: An INR story

the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Practical Recommendations for Implementing and Interpreting SARS-CoV-2 EUA and LDT Serologic Testing in Clinical Laboratories

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Limited diagnostic utility of SARS-CoV-2 serologic testing in symptomatic PCR negative patients

Case-Control Study of Individuals with Discrepant Nucleocapsid and Spike Protein SARS-CoV-2 IgG Results

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Serological Testing for COVID-19 Disease: Moving the Field of Serologic Surveillance Forward

Performance of four automated SARS-CoV-2 serology assay platforms in a large cohort including susceptible COVID-19 negative and COVID-19 positive patients

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The Effects of “Dry Swab” Incubation on SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Testing

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Laboratory action plan for emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Using SARS-CoV-2 serology assays to predict the presence of neutralizing antibodies?

Wastewater tracks community infection

Interoperability: COVID-19 as an Impetus for Change

Evaluation of high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 serological assays in a longitudinal cohort of patients with mild COVID-19: clinical sensitivity, specificity and association with virus neutralization test

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SARS-CoV-2 serologic immune response in exogenously immunosuppressed patients

Assessment of multiplex digital droplet RT-PCR as a diagnostic tool for SARS-CoV-2 detection in nasopharyngeal swabs and saliva samples

Implementation of Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization

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Accuracy in measuring racial disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic needs improvement

What is the impact of COVID-19 pandemic upon therapeutics of opioids crisis and the strategy to mitigate these effects?

What are the clinical laboratory result abnormalities in patients hospitalized with COVID-19?

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COVID-19 Pandemic Planning: Simulation models to predict biochemistry test capacity for patient surges

Is there a role for the clinical chemistry laboratory in the management of patients with COVID-19?

DNA cross-reactivity of the CDC-specified SARS-COV-2 specimen control leads to potential for false negatives and underreporting of viral infection

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Analytical and Clinical Analysis of Two Automated Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Immunoassays in Pre-pandemic and Pandemic Patient Populations

Side-by-Side Comparison of Three Fully Automated SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Assays with a Focus on Specificity

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Swab-free transport as an optimized pre-analytical workflow for SARS-COV-2 amplification

Mass Spectrometry for COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Amplification and Sequencing for Effective Population-Based Surveillance and Control of Viral Transmission

Rapid and extraction-free detection of SARS-CoV-2 from saliva by colorimetric reverse-transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification

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Correlation of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies to an automated chemiluminescent serological immunoassay

Comparison of two automated immunoassays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antibodies

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Ultra-sensitive Serial Profiling of SARS-CoV-2 Antigens and Antibodies in Plasma to Understand Disease Progression in COVID-19 Patients with Severe Disease

Cautionary Note on Contamination of Reagents Used for Molecular Detection of SARS-CoV-2

Association between SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibodies and Commercial Serological Assays

Evaluation of Orthogonal Testing Algorithm for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibodies

Evaluation of Three Commercial Automated Assays for the Detection of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

ADLM Survey Finds That Labs Still Do Not Have Supplies for COVID-19 Testing

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Routine laboratory blood tests predict SARS-CoV-2 infection using machine learning

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Out of the Darkness-Into the Light: Value of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing in Populations to Benefit Public Health and in Individuals for Peace of Mind

Screening the general population for SARS CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 antibodies: A counter-argument

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Hydroxychloroquine interference in common biochemistry laboratory assays

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What to expect from antibody assays of SARS-CoV-2

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Laboratory tests and outcome for patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Antibody Profiles in Mild and Severe Cases of COVID-19

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Clinical Validation of a SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time Reverse Transcription PCR Assay Targeting the Nucleocapsid Gene

Clinical Performance of the Roche SARS-CoV-2 Serologic Assay

Clinical performance of the Elecsys electrochemiluminescent immunoassay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 total antibodies

ADLM Issues Recommendations on the Use of COVID-19 Antibody Tests

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Molecular and Serological Assays for SARS-CoV-2: Insights from Genome and Clinical Characteristics

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Longitudinal Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG Seropositivity to Detect COVID-19

Clinical Performance of Two SARS-CoV-2 Serologic Assays

Rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 by low volume real-time single tube reverse transcription recombinase polymerase amplification using an exo probe with an internally linked quencher

Metagenomic analysis reveals clinical SARS-CoV-2 infection and bacterial or viral superinfection and colonization

Modeling SARS-CoV-2 positivity using laboratory data: timing is everything

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Unleashing the Power of Laboratory Developed Tests: Closing gaps in COVID diagnosis and beyond

Selecting a SARS-CoV-2/COVID molecular testing method for your laboratory

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Preparedness and Rapid Implementation of External Quality Assessment Helped Quickly Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity in the Republic of Korea

Rapid Detection of COVID-19 Coronavirus Using a Reverse Transcriptional Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification Diagnostic Platform

Heat Inactivation in Laboratories Might Contribute to False Results for SARS-CoV-2 Tests

What Diagnostic Tests Are Available to Help Combat COVID-19?

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The SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak: Diagnosis, Infection Prevention, and Public Perception

Emergence of Novel Coronavirus Disease and the Importance of Diagnostic Testing

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Two New Rapid Coronavirus Tests Could Play a Key Role in Efforts to Contain Growing Epidemic

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Racing Towards the Development of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostics

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COVID-19 Education

SARS-CoV-2 2021: A Panel Discussion on Impact of SARS-CoV-2 and Near-Future Considerations

As we approach the end of year, we need to look forward. The unique challenges of SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-2 testing this past year will provide some insight into what we need to think about going into a new year.

On the Horizon of SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Improving Testing, Technologies, and Collaborations Across the Healthcare Team

How are we staying ahead of the coronavirus? As the world looks ahead, Drs. Luning and Wang will discuss the information that is or will be available to help the laboratory medicine and broader healthcare community that will help combat the unique challenges of SARS-CoV-2 spread and testing.

Putting SARS-CoV-2 Testing into Practice: Overcoming the Day-to-Day Challenges of Laboratorians and Infectious Disease Clinicians

Since this pandemic has begun, the healthcare community had to face several challenges. Understand how to overcome the operational challenges of supply chain issues, managing testing materials, test validation protocols, reimbursement, and staffing. Hear perspectives a laboratory professional and infectious disease physician to implement and/or improve SARS-CoV-2 testing.

SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Where We are Today

Going beyond the basics, Dr. Pettengill will discuss the latest information on how SARS-CoV-2 has evolved and spread into the pandemic we have today. Discussion will also focus on the advantages and limitations of testing methods including PCR, serology, and antigen testing as well as testing platforms.

SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Selecting the Right Test for the Right Person

Implementing the correct test at the appropriate time is crucial for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis. However, the frequent emergence of new assays, changes to regulations, and constantly revising guidelines may cause considerable confusion among laboratorians. This live webinar will teach you how to navigate guidelines and regulations to implement appropriate SARS-CoV-2 testing.

Current State of COVID-19 Point-of-Care Testing: Blood Gases, Biomarkers, and Future Directions

Dr. Nam K. Tran will provide an overview of common chemistry and point-of-care tests employed when treating COVID-19 patients. These include blood gas analysis and biomarkers of infection and injury. He will also discuss future directions such as the use of machine learning and mass spectrophotometric methods.

SARS CoV-2: Rising to the testing challenge in the United States

In this webinar, Dr. Steven Cagas and Dr. M. Laura Parnas explain the CoV family of viruses, the unique features of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, the current outbreak epidemiology, as well as current biomarkers, serological assays, and potential therapies for COVID-19.

The Role of Laboratory Diagnostics in SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Related Comorbidities: Experiences and Population Management Strategies from Highly Affected Regions of China and Italy

Professor Mario Plebani and Professor Shu Kui Wang give perspectives from Italy and China on how laboratory medicine can efficiently contribute patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.