Indication for SARS-CoV-2 serology: First month follow-up

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 detection is mainly performed by RT-PCR but recently serological tests were made available. A first one month follow-up of the SARS-CoV-2 serology records was performed in our laboratory to precise the diversity and proportion of the SARS-CoV-2 serology test indications and to identify new valid indications (meningoencephalitis, vasculitis, …)Competing Interest StatementThe authors have declared no competing interest.Funding StatementNo funding were used for this studyAuthor DeclarationsI confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.YesThe details of the IRB/oversight body that provided approval or exemption for the research described are given below:Commission Cantonale d'Ethique de la recherche sur etre humain (CER-VD) (Letter adressed to Pr. Gilbert Greub the 15th of Mai 2020)All necessary patient/participant consent has been obtained and the appropriate institutional forms have been archived.YesI understand that all clinical trials and any other prospective interventional studies must be registered with an ICMJE-approved registry, such as ClinicalTrials.gov. I confirm that any such study reported in the manuscript has been registered and the trial registration ID is provided (note: if posting a prospective study registered retrospectively, please provide a statement in the trial ID field explaining why the study was not registered in advance).YesI have followed all appropriate research reporting guidelines and uploaded the relevant EQUATOR Network research reporting checklist(s) and other pertinent material as supplementary files, if applicable.YesAll data are available on demand.