Open AccessThe COVID-19 Diagnostic Dilemma: a Clinician's Perspective
Author(s) -
Ralph Rogers,
Thomas F. O’Brien,
Jad Aridi,
Curt G. Beckwith
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.349
H-Index - 255
eISSN - 1070-633X
pISSN - 0095-1137
DOI - 10.1128/jcm.01287-20
Subject(s) - covid-19 , pandemic , diagnostic test , perspective (graphical) , dilemma , coronavirus , medicine , intensive care medicine , disease , virology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , computer science , outbreak , epistemology , artificial intelligence , emergency medicine , philosophy
In this commentary, we provide a broad overview of how the rapidly evolving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnostic landscape has impacted clinical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We review aspects of both molecular and serologic testing and discuss the logistical challenges faced with each. We also highlight the progress that has been made in the development and implementation of these assays as well as the need for ongoing improvement in diagnostic testing capabilities.