Resources for Laboratories Working on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated Nov. 9, 2020

CDC Diagnostic Tests and Supplies

Test for Flu and COVID-19
Test for COVID-19 Only

Collecting Specimens

All testing for SARS-CoV-2 should be conducted in consultation with a healthcare provider. Specimens should be collected as soon as possible once a decision has been made to pursue testing, regardless of the time of symptom onset.

Specimen Collection and Handling

Resources for Laboratories

Calculating Percent Positivity
Using Antigen Tests
Using Antibody Tests
Pooling Procedures
Specimen Collection
Biosafety for Specimen Handling
Guidance for Laboratory Workplace Safety
Point-of-Care Testing Guidance
Reporting Laboratory Data
Laboratory Publications

Laboratory FAQs

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Last Updated Nov. 9, 2020

Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases