Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2736-6588
ISSN: 2736-6588
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
Review Article
Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Role of Laboratory Medicine
Author(s): Teklehaimanot Kiros*, Mulgeta Kiros, Henock Andalem, Wasihun Hailemichael, Shewaneh Damite, Tahir Eyayu, Sisay Getu and Tegenaw Tiruneh
COVID-19 has still been spreading globally since its discovery. The disease has been recognized as the public health
emergency of international concern. An appropriate laboratory testing as part of the critical role of laboratory
medicine is providing a tremendous contribution in diagnosing and managing of medically important viral human
pathogens notably SARS-CoV-2. The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in the 21st century is posing serious health and
socioeconomic threats worldwide. This clearly indicates a paradigm shift to global collaborative efforts especially for
the development of novel antiviral drugs and vaccines to save lives globally. The current statistical data of the virus is
indicating that the level of response against the virus is significantly low. This elucidates that the role of laboratory
medicine to combat against the novel virus is very limited especial.. View More»