Overview of testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Updated Jan. 21, 2022
  
  Note: This document provides guidance on the different types of viral tests for SARS-CoV-2 available in the United States and their intended uses. It does not address issues regarding payment for or insurance coverage of such testing.
  
  
• Content Notes:
  Considerations When Testing -- Vaccination and SARS-CoV-2 Testing -- Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Infection -- Considerations for Testing in Different Scenarios -- Public Health Surveillance Testing for SARS-CoV-2 -- Setting-specific Testing Guidance -- Testing Information for the Public -- Other Testing Resources -- Previous Updates -- References.
• Subjects:
  Clinical Laboratory Techniques Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis COVID-19 Serological Testing COVID-19/diagnosis Diagnostic Tests, Routine Serologic Tests
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:db6b95c407eb2be95a104d2581603b0c4186ded4fb3f4ff93e8eaa37e7af1f62
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/113714/cdc_113714_DS1.pdf
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