COVID-19 - Clinical Labs in the Media Spotlight

Explore a 44-minute discussion featuring Dr. Katherine Wu and Dr. Susan Butler-Wu, focusing on the unprecedented media attention clinical laboratories have received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delve into the impact of media coverage on public perception of diagnostic testing, the role of social media in disseminating information about COVID-19 testing, and the collaboration between reporters and clinical microbiologists in accurately reporting on the subject. Gain insights into topics such as false positives, PCR testing, result waiting times, rapid and antigen tests, serological testing, neutralizing antibodies, and the challenges of interpreting preprints. Learn about the complexities of clinical laboratory work in the context of media coverage and public understanding during a global health crisis.

Introduction
False positives
PCR
Why do people wait so long to get their results
The response in the US has failed
What about rapid tests
What about antigen tests
How the media portrays serology
neutralizing antibodies
Clinical Labs in the Media
Preprints
Interaction with media