How Do I Know It’s COVID-19? A Discussion About Available Testing Strategies and Future Directions

As COVID-19 has spread across the world, the ability to understand the spread of the virus in our communities, as well as diagnose the patient right in front of us, has been a challenge. Molecular, antigen, and antibody tests are now widely available, and the FDA recently approved the SalivaDirect test, which offers a rapid and inexpensive option for testing. In this episode, hear from the experts about the current state and future directions for testing for COVID-19. (Originally recorded September 10, 2020)

Moderator: Holly L. Keyt, MD, FCCP

Panelists: Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS; Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD; and Anne Wyllie, PhD

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