This module will introduce the different types of test for diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It will discuss the optimal timing of these tests in relation to the natural history of the disease, the factors that can impact upon the results of the tests, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of test.
After completing this module you should understand
Contributors
Anna Jeffery-Smith, Colin Brown, Allison Streetly, Maria Zambon
Peer reviewed by
Margaret Sillis, Tumena Corrah
Last updated
13 Jul 2020
Release date
13 Jul 2020