Laboratory testing for coronavirus disease (‎‎‎‎COVID-19)‎‎‎‎ in suspected human cases: interim guidance, 19 March 2020

This document provides interim guidance to laboratories and stakeholders involved in COVID-19 virus laboratory testing of patients.

It is based in part on the interim guidance on laboratory testing for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus.1-6 Information on human infection with the COVID-19 virus is evolving and WHO continues to monitor developments and revise recommendations as necessary. This document will be revised as new information becomes available.