ESCMID COVID-19 guidelines: diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2.

ABSTRACT:

Scope

The objective of these guidelines is to identify the most appropriate diagnostic test and/or diagnostic approach for SARS-CoV-2. The recommendations are intended to provide guidance to clinicians, clinical microbiologists, other health care personnel, and decision makers.

Methods

An ESCMID COVID-19 guidelines task force was established by the ESCMID Executive Committee. A small group was established, half appointed by the chair and the remaining selected with an open call. Each panel met virtually once a week. For all decisions, a simple majority vote was used. A list of clinical questions using the PICO (population, intervention, comparison, outcome) format was developed at the beginning of the process. For each PICO, two panel members performed a literature search fo

SUBMITTER: Fragkou PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8863949 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature