Filter through the viral news

2nd April 2020 - Last modified 15th November 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is understandably the number one news story almost everywhere in the world at the moment. Articles covering hand-washing techniques and the latest stats for coronavirus cases are ubiquitous.

One consequence of this sudden proliferation of COVID-19 content is that clinical laboratory scientists looking for vital updates now have to filter through countless COVID-19 news updates – usually intended for the general public – before they can find what they need. Laboratory professionals and researchers on the diagnostic frontline of this global pandemic play an essential role and require the latest and most reliable research updates to help improve patient screening, diagnosis and monitoring.

The IFCC (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine) has recently published an update of resources to make them more easily accessible for clinical laboratory professionals. Below is a link to this Information Guide with relevant material currently available on COVID-19.

To read the guide, click here.