Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19

As the country prepares to reopen, rapid and effective testing remains "the need of the hour." In this episode, Dr. Pai discusses diagnostic testing for COVID-19, including which populations to prioritize for testing, available modalities and new options. Overview of symptoms 1:05 A look at testing modalities 3:34 Saliva samples for COVID-19 11:19 Antibody testing 13:03 Antigen testing 21:48 Nothing can replace clinical judgment 24:20 We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to [email protected]. Be sure to check Healio.com/coronavirus for daily updates on the pandemic and follow us on Twitter @InfectDisNews and @GoHealio. Disclosures: Pai reports serving on the advisory boards of Abbvie and Gilead Sciences.