Serology Testing for COVID-19: Dr. Elitza Theel

Answers from the Lab

English - April 21, 2020 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB
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A discussion with Dr. Elli Theel, the Laboratory Director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, who led the efforts to evaluate and implement the antibody test for COVID-19. Topics covered include an overview of antibody testing, why Mayo is testing for IgG only, ordering scenarios, sensitivity and specificity of the Mayo test, a comparison with other serology test offerings, and what will be included with the test result.