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Dr KK Aggarwal 20 September 2020
With input from Dr Monica Vasudev
1086: New guidelines from IDSA on use of SARS-CoV-2 serologic testing in a variety of settings
DG Alerts: The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has published evidence-based recommendations for the optimal use of COVID-19 serologic tests. The guideline is published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
The guideline panel agreed on 8 diagnostic recommendations:
Serologic tests must not be used to ascertain immunity or risk of re-infection. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection cannot guide the decisions to discontinue physical distancing or decrease the use of personal protective equipment.
[SOURCE: Clinical Infectious Diseases]
Dr KK Aggarwal
President CMAAO, HCFI and Past National President IMA
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