3rd World Congress on Novel Coronavirus and Diagnosis

Diagnosis

COVID-19 are often diagnosed similarly to other conditions caused by viral infections: employing a blood, saliva, or tissue sample. However, most tests use a cotton swab to retrieve a sample from the within of your nostrils.

The CDC, some state health departments, and a few commercial companies conduct tests.

On April 21, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the utilization of the primary COVID-19 home testing kit.

Using the cotton swab provided, people are going to be ready to collect a nasal sample and mail it to a delegated laboratory for testing.

Talk to your doctor directly if you think that you've got COVID-19 otherwise you notice symptoms.

• Stay home and monitor your symptoms
• Come into the doctor’s office to be evaluated
• Go to the hospital for more urgent care.

Types of tests:

1. Molecular Test - viral test, macromolecule amplification test (NAAT), RT-PCR test, LAMP test
2. Antigen Test - Rapid diagnostic assay
3. Antibody Test - Serological test, serology, blood test, serology test