COVID-19 ECHO Session #26: Unpacking the Global Launch of COVID-19 Ag-RDT Testing
On 9 October 2020, this COVID-19 ECHO session and expert panel was convened to discuss what, why, and how the COVID-19 antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag RDTs) can be rolled out fo
COVID-19 ECHO Session #25: Considerations of Pooling Specimens for Testing by Real-Time RT-PCR
On 5 November, 2020 this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss considerations of pooling specimens for testing by real-time RT-PCR. Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona
Special ECHO Session Sep 2020: Establishing Diagnostic Connectivity for Lab Network Data Flow
On 10 September 2020 LabCoP hosted a special ECHO session about establishing diagnostic connectivity for laboratory network data flow across conventional and point-of-care systems.
August 2020 LabCoP ECHO Session: EQA Proficiency Testing from the Perspective of a Service Provider
LabCoP’s August ECHO session covered external quality assessment (EQA) proficiency testing coverage, results and sustainability from the perspective of a service provider. EQA pr
COVID-19 ECHO Session #23: COVID-19 Antigen Testing’s Role in Helping Control the Pandemic
On 18 September 2020, this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss antigen testing’s role in helping control the COVID-19 pandemic. Real time Polymerized Chain Reaction (rt
COVID-19 ECHO Session #22: Self-Collection of Nasal Specimens
On 17 September 2020, this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss self-collection of nasal specimens as a means to lowering the barrier to SARS-CoV-2 testing and access to c
COVID-19 ECHO Session #21: Optimised Diagnostic Networks Key to Responding to COVID-19
On 13 August 2020, this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss optimization of diagnostic networks and their key role in responding to COVID-19. Optimised national diagnosti
COVID-19 ECHO Session #20: Laboratory Data Management Considerations for COVID-19 Response
On 6 August 2020, this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss laboratory data management considerations for COVID-19 response. Long turnaround times (TAT) for laboratory tes
COVID-19 ECHO Session #19: Public Health Lab Networks and SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Lessons from the USA
On 15 July 2020, this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss the public health lab networks and SARS-CoV-2 testing challenges, strategies, and lessons learned from the USA.
COVID-19 ECHO Session #18: Manufacturers of COVID-19 Diagnostics Tests: Roche Diagnostics
On 10 July 2020, ASLM’s LabCoP hosted the eighth session in a series about manufacturers of COVID-19 molecular diagnostic tools, featuring Roche Diagnostics International. Pr