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