1. General Information
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Disclaimer: This collection of resources on this webpage reflects a rapidly changing situation and due to the need for quick answers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we acknowledge that most fast-tracked publications are based on observations, often on a small number of cases, which would be considered as preliminary evidence. The IFCC Task Force has not critically appraised all resources cited here for scientific validity but tried to present information that is believed to help laboratory professionals in formulating their local policies in a more informed manner. The interim advice or conclusions presented here may change as more information is gathered. |
Please find below links to helpful websites and guidelines that have been put together by laboratory and clinical specialists from all over the world:
Key IFCC Publications:
- Biosafety measures for preventing infection from COVID-19 in clinical laboratories: IFCC Taskforce Recommendations.
- Molecular, serological, and biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of COVID-19:
IFCC task force evaluation of the latest evidence - Laboratory Practices to Mitigate Biohazard Risks During the COVID-19 Outbreak: An IFCC Global Survey
- Operational Considerations and Challenges of Biochemistry Laboratories During the COVID-19 Outbreak: An IFCC Global Survey
Key Resources:
- American Association for Clinical Chemistry: COVID-19 Resources for Labs
- Center for Disease Control: Information for Laboratories
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control: COVID-19 Resources
- National Institute for Health: COVID-19 Information Page
- Royal College of Pathologists Australasia: Useful COVID-19 Resources
- Royal College of Pathologists UK: COVID-19 Recommendations
- World Health Organization: COVID-19 Technical Guidance for National Laboratories
Scientific Journal Resources:
- British Medical Journal: COVID-19 Best Practice Guideline
- Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM): Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- Springer Nature: Latest Research in COVID-19
Global Practice Guidelines/Handbooks:
- Rapid health technology assessment of alternative diagnostic testing approaches for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (Health Information and Quality Authority, Ireland)
- Guidelines for Laboratory Diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Korea)
- Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Diagnosis and Treatment Plan (Provisional 7th Edition, Chinese Guidelines)
- Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment (Zhejiang University School of Medicine)
- Handbook for COVID-19 Laboratory Management (Sociedade Brasileira de Analises Clinicas - Portuguese and English)
- Orientative Guide on Quality Management for Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19 (OBBCSSR, Romania)
Other Resources:
- Association for Quality Management in Laboratory Medicine: COVID-19 resources
- The Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network: Resources
- FIND Diagnostics: COVID-19 Diagnostics Research Centre
- Joint Commission International: COVID-19 Guidance & Resources
- Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine: COVID-19 Evidence Service
- Medscape: A Quick Summary of the COVID-19 Literature So Far
- Public Health Ontario: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing
- Singapore Resources: Practice Recommendations, Preparing Labs, Current Experience
- The Scientist Magazine: Follow the Coronavirus Outbreak
Click on below titles and access the different sections.
Table of Contents:
1. General Information
4. Biosafety Guidelines for the Clinical Laboratory
5. Biochemical Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients
6. Other Educational Materials & Webinars
8. Vaccination