Mini Review on Laboratory Practices During Covid-19 Pandemic:  From Microbiologists Perspective

Author: Azlinda Abu Bakar ¹ ; Siti Asma’ Hassan ^{2
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3} ; Tuan Noorkorina Tuan Kob ^{2
,

3} ; Zeti Norfidiyati Salmuna @Ayub ^{2
,

3}
Author Information

1. School of Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Minden, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2. Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia&
3. Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Laboratory practices, Microbiologists, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19
From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2021;17(No.4):358-365
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Laboratory practices in a laboratory have changed worldwide due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes occur concerning specimen collection, handling, transportation, processing, and disposal. Infection control practices are applied in all aspects, starting from specimen collection until the clinician gets the results. A retrospective review of laboratory practices used in a tertiary teaching hospital laboratory from microbiologists’ perspectives was performed, and the practices were compared with previously published articles.
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