Current and Upcoming SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Tests: Everything You Need to Know

Author: Shonali Paul

Journal: Lab Manager, May 06, 2020

Abstract: A major challenge concerning the COVID-19 virus is its detection. While the general public is frustrated at the length of time required for COVID-19 testing or developing new test methods, those in the scientific community understand that this is due to the construction of viruses in general, and the logistics of testing thousands of COVID-19 specimens.

Before we can treat new viruses or gauge their widespread impact on the general population, we must detect them. So, how do we confirm COVID-19 viral infections?