COVID-19 in adults: test menu for hospital blood science laboratories.
Ir J Med Sci
; 189(4): 1147-1152, 2020 Nov.
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INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a respiratory illness caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory (CBSL) plays a key role in supporting the monitoring and management of patients with COVID-19 disease. OBJECTIVE: To provide a comprehensive CBSL testing protocol to support the medical management of SARS-CoV-2 infection. METHODS: Description of the biochemical, haematological and immunological tests that have a role in the assessment and monitoring of patients with COVID-19 infection. RESULTS: We provide a test menu for clinical laboratories to ensure the effective monitoring, management and prognostication of COVID-19 patients in hospital. CONCLUSION: Given the rapidity with which patients with COVID-19 disease can deteriorate, we recommend regular testing with vigilance paid to the rate and trajectory of change in each of these parameters.
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Pneumonia Viral
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Infecções por Coronavirus
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Técnicas de Laboratório Clínico
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Betacoronavirus
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Ir J Med Sci
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2020
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Article