May 2020 PMID 32245835

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges.

Yi-Wei Tang, Jonathan E Schmitz, David H Persing, Charles W Stratton

Mentions

27
Peak: 17 in May 2020
across 4 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

134,875
potential audience

Total likes

99

Video views

6,141

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter22 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles
  • Facebook1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects a nuanced view of the diagnostic challenges, with examples such as concerns about the choice of RNA loci and the recognition of the publication's high download numbers suggesting its importance. The tone mixes technical critique with acknowledgment of the publication's relevance, indicating moderate agreement and impact with some engagement on detailed issues.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions, with some comments questioning the standardization of testing methods, indicating neither strong agreement nor disagreement.

InterestNeutral interest

The posts demonstrate a moderate interest, referencing specific technical issues like RNA loci selection and referencing the publication's significance as highly downloaded, but lack enthusiastic engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions delve into technical aspects such as the importance of invariant loci and testing protocols, showing some depth of engagement with the subject.

ImpactModerate impact

The mention that the publication is among the most downloaded indicates it has notable influence, though the overall tone remains cautious and analytical.

Abstract in brief

  • The COVID-19 outbreak has significantly affected clinical microbiology laboratories, raising challenges for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infections.
  • Proper specimen collection during the preanalytical stage is vital for accurate diagnosis, while ensuring laboratory staff safety is paramount.
  • Real-time RT-PCR tests are the primary method for detecting SARS-CoV-2, with antibody tests serving as additional support, and integrated devices at the point of care improve diagnosis and monitoring.

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JClinMicro EIC
@JClinMicro · X

Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepted version was the most downloaded paper from JCM last month https://t.co/Gq2bSmJA90 @ASMicrobiology

May 29, 2020 · 27 likes · 17 shares · 10,050 followers View post →
Pieter Ekermans
@PieterEkermans · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges | Journal of Clinical Microbiology https://t.co/xqpUAg8N6p

May 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 846 followers View post →
Bert
@Bertrandization · X

@MickChoice @SBSNews Depends on which 'PCR test' is used. They use a small subset of the viral RNA loci to identify in testing. The particular loci chosen are not standardized. Ironically, tests that see dropout chose poorly: the point is to pick ones that are invariant! https://t.co/3MVALRUUPr https://t.co/rQ6n6Vxuf9

Nov 27, 2021 · 3 likes · 389 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges https://t.co/13BNAYxygG

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges https://t.co/13BNAYxygG

Jul 30, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges | Journal of Clinical Microbiology https://t.co/4KIm3DLIqu

Oct 6, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →

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Bert
@Bertrandization · X

@MickChoice @SBSNews Depends on which 'PCR test' is used. They use a small subset of the viral RNA loci to identify in testing. The particular loci chosen are not standardized. Ironically, tests that see dropout chose poorly: the point is to pick ones that are invariant! https://t.co/3MVALRUUPr https://t.co/rQ6n6Vxuf9

Nov 27, 2021 · 3 likes · 389 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges | Journal of Clinical Microbiology https://t.co/4KIm3DLIqu

Oct 6, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges https://t.co/13BNAYxygG

Jul 30, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges https://t.co/13BNAYxygG

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →
Soraya Mendoza
@soraya_mo · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 30, 2020 · 17 shares · 66 followers View post →
JRafael
@JRafael_ID · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 30, 2020 · 17 shares · 131 followers View post →
Alicia Rico
@alirri · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 529 followers View post →
Daily Coronavirus News
@CovidNewsBot · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges | Social Reach: Low https://t.co/RWQw3bCXWY

May 29, 2020 · 50 followers View post →
Carlos Gulín.
@CGulinB · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 191 followers View post →
Dr Dena van den Bergh
@inspired2leadQH · X

RT @PieterEkermans: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges | Journal of Clinical Microbiology https://t.co/xqpUAg8…

May 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,022 followers View post →
Jennifer
@sportsuzie1974 · X

RT @PieterEkermans: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges | Journal of Clinical Microbiology https://t.co/xqpUAg8…

May 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 209 followers View post →
Pieter Ekermans
@PieterEkermans · X

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges | Journal of Clinical Microbiology https://t.co/xqpUAg8N6p

May 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 846 followers View post →
Tod Guidry
@GuidryTod · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 85 followers View post →
Carmen Guerrero
@carmencarsmile · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 75 followers View post →
Jorge Ligero
@ligero999 · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 17,278 followers View post →
محمد الصغير
@drmohammad1111 · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 134 followers View post →
gior_rv
@puramenteplebe · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 31 followers View post →
ASM
@ASMicrobiology · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 91,198 followers View post →
Justice T. NGOM
@TresorNgom · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 524 followers View post →
Diego García Martínez de Artola
@micromunidad · X

RT @JClinMicro: Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepte…

May 29, 2020 · 17 shares · 2,368 followers View post →
JClinMicro EIC
@JClinMicro · X

Commentary: Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges Published in final form this week. The accepted version was the most downloaded paper from JCM last month https://t.co/Gq2bSmJA90 @ASMicrobiology

May 29, 2020 · 27 likes · 17 shares · 10,050 followers View post →
Susana Romero
@ry_susana · X

Potencialidades y retos de las pruebas de laboratorio empleadas para el diagnóstico de #COVIDー19 https://t.co/ytIrvbq4jj

Apr 8, 2020 · 1 share · 1,937 followers View post →
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