CDC Resource Portal: Diagnostic Tests for SARS-CoV-2
2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a broad range of resources about diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 aimed at the general public, health professionals and laboratory personnel. The overviews and guidelines for health professionals provide comprehensive information about the current available diagnostics, their strengths and limitations, their performance characteristics and guidelines for their use and interpretation. Selected topics included are provided below.
- Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2, the Virus That Causes COVID-19.
- Interim Guidelines for COVID-19 Antibody Testing. Interim Guidelines for COVID-19 Antibody Testing in Clinical and Public Health Settings.
- Considerations for SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing for Healthcare Providers Testing Individuals in the Community.
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs).
- Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Testing Performed in Point-of-Care Settings.
The portal also contains a broad range of downloadable communication resources.
Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov