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9 July 2021
All personnel performing SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDT) need to understand how to safely perform testing, ensure quality testing and interpret results. This course is developed to provide theoretical knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDT testing. The learning package consists of 10 modu...
22. Februar 2021
Das Epidemiologische Bulletin 8/2021 beschreibt die Chancen, aber auch Risiken und Limitationen bei der Eigenanwendung von Antigen-Selbsttests zum Nachweis einer akuten Infektion mit SARS-CoV-2.
Manual de Biossegurança Laboratorial
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Quarta Edição.
Esta quarta edição do manual se baseia no esquema de avaliação de risco apresentado na terceira edição. Uma avaliação completa, baseada em evidências e transparente dos riscos permite que as medidas de segurança sejam equilibradas com o risco real de trabalhar com agentes...
COVID-19 Diagnostics
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ASLM strives to keep laboratory networks in Africa connected and informed of diagnostic tools, techniques, procedures and advancements related to COVID-19 testing with interactive training and information sessions using the Extended Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) model and Massive Open Online Cour...
Diagnostik zum Nachweis von COVID-19
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Im Kapitel zu Diagnostik zum Nachweis von COVID-19 bekommen Sie ausführlich die verschiedenen Testmethoden erklärt, es können Videos zu PCR, RAchenabstrich, etc. aufgerufen werden
29 Dec 2021. Comprehensive slideset updated regularly to include the latest data and guidance on best practices for COVID-19 diagnosis and prevention of COVID-19 transmission.
This policy guideIine is intended for use by healthcare professionals invoIved in the management of Covid-19 in South Africa. The document provides guidance on diagnostic tests available, on antigen test performance and accessibility. 1t focuses on key issues such as when to
Perform antigen tests...
Un oxymètre de pouls est un petit appareil qui peut généralement être fixé sur un doigt (un orteil ou un lobe d'oreille est également possible) pour mesurer le taux d'oxygène dans le sang.
Cette méthode est totalement indolore et vous donnera un résultat en quelques secondes.
In diesem Video wird der korrekte Rachenabstrich bei der COVID-19 Diagnostik gezeigt: Einmal mit Zugang über die Nase und einmal über die Mundhöhle. Wir beziehen uns hierbei auf die Empfehlungen des RKI und der WHO. Aufgrund der aktuellen Situation verzichten wir im Folgenden auf die Verwendung v...
27 May 2021
This is a document to support the use of pulse oximeter for assessment of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the community.
It is a well-known fact that Covid-19 can present as “happy hypoxia” with minimum symptoms of severe respiratory distress despite significant low ox...
Основные аспекты обеспечения биологической безопасности в лабораторных условиях в связи с распространением вируса SARS-CoV
Get the latest recommendations on COVID-19 diagnostics and testing, and how to improve testing capacity in low-income settings.
Limited coverage of laboratory services and long turnaround times from real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) for the detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been insufficient to meet the demands in many African countries in response...
ASLM in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and in partnership with the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Amref and Last Mile Health present the Quality Assurance Framework for SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Testing for Diagnosis of COVID-19. This framework aims to pr...
Interium guidance, 25 June 2021Timely and accurate diagnostic testing is an essential tool in preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. This document describes recommendations for national testing strategies and the use of PCR and rapid antigen tests in different transmission scenarios of t...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TEST SELECTION ESSENTIAL IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR SARS-COV-2
The latest update (28 January 2021) includes the following addition and revision:
biosafety aspects for working with antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic test;
handling new variants of SARS-CoV-2 in the laboratory;
updated assay decontamination before disposal;
personal protectiv...
28 January 2021. The purpose of this document is to provide interim guidance on laboratory biosafety related to the testing of clinical specimens of patients.
