On 14 April 2020, ASLM’s LabCoP hosted the first session in a series about manufacturers of COVID-19 molecular diagnostics tools, including BD and Cepheid. Dr Charles Cooper, Global Vice President, Medical Affairs, Integrated Diagnostic Solutions at BD, and Ms Rujeko Tsomondo, Regional Application Lead at Cepheid presented about their available COVID-19 laboratory test kit(s), their status regarding regulatory approval, their performance, run time and other technical considerations, the requirements/consumables not supplied with the test(s), and info about training resources. Please follow the links posted here to view the recorded video session on ASLM’s YouTube channel, and download the presentation slides from the session.