Saliva testing for COVID-19 could make life easier for patients and general practices, but a virologist explains the process of validating an ‘off-piste’ system is complicated
Laboratories swamped by emailed test requests during the COVID-19 lockdown were relieved by an upsurge in GPs taking up e-ordering – but the uptake in some regions remains slow
Laboratories swamped by emailed test requests during the COVID-19 lockdown were relieved by an upsurge in GPs taking up e-ordering – but the uptake in some regions remains slow
Flu swabbing won’t go ahead as usual at sentinel general practices this winter because this year, COVID-19 test centres will be used for flu surveillance swabbing
Southern Community Laboratories’ clinical microbiologists and scientists help answer New Zealand Doctor’s questions on the COVID-19 test process from swab to results, the reagent supply and whether flu testing is the same process
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management