Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2020;53:e20200451. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0451-2020. Epub 2020 Aug 26.
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.
PMID:32876316 | DOI:10.1590/0037-8682-0451-2020