Testing for COVID-19—Myth-Busting the News
An ECRI lab webcast
View a recording of our April 22, 2020, live-streamed lab webcast. This video features answers to these key questions.
- What are the different types of COVID-19 tests, and are they always accurate?
- How might some tests actually cause harm to society?
- What guiding principles can help us move forward in this time of crisis?
The presentation concludes with an informative Q&A session based on questions from hospitals around the globe.
Speakers
- Dr. Andrew Furman, Executive Director, Clinical Excellence, ECRI
- Jonathan R. Treadwell, PhD, Co-Director, Evidence-based Practice Center, ECRI
- Savvas Pavlides, PhD, Scientific Quality Manager, Technology Assessment, ECRI
- Jason Launders, Director of Operations, Device Evaluation, ECRI
Lab webcast recording
Presentation slides
Myth-Busting the News: Testing for COVID-19
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Guidance
ECRI position statement
Prudent use of SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing: Avoiding false assumptions: ECRI recommends using a cautious approach and avoiding over-interpreting what these tests can show and how to apply information obtained from these tests.
List of SARS-CoV-2 test kits
ECRI has researched the SARS-CoV-2 Test Kits to compare feature functionality and availability.
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