Evolving Role of the Laboratory: Practical Information on the Laboratory and COVID-19

Abstract
The institution of laboratory testing is a difficult task that requires a multidisciplinary team and in particular “buy-in” by the laboratory as a whole [1, 2]. Often, the type of testing either in the main laboratory or in the point of care will be discussed over a significant amount of time [1-3]. In particular, when complex testing such as molecular testing is being brought on board, several things must be considered [4].