SARS-CoV-2 Viral Outbreak Investigation: Laboratory Perspective: Clinical Updates in COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 Viral Outbreak Investigation: Laboratory Perspective

Clinical Updates in COVID-19

Cheng Hoon Chew, Yan Yee Yip, Ming Tsuey Lim, Weng Kiong Lee, Hani Binti Mat Hussin, Ravindran Thayan, Arni Binti Talib, Christopher Kwok Choong Lee, Pik Pin Goh

Published by Institute for Clinical Research, NIH MY, 2020.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

SARS-COV-2 VIRAL OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: LABORATORY PERSPECTIVE

First edition. July 14, 2020.

Copyright © 2020 Institute for Clinical Research NIH, Malaysia

DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3944784

Front cover design by Chew Cheng Hoon.

Written by Cheng Hoon Chew, Yan Yee Yip, Ming Tsuey Lim, Weng Kiong Lee, Hani Binti Mat Hussin, Ravindran Thayan, Arni Binti Talib, Christopher Kwok Choong Lee, Pik Pin Goh

SARS-CoV-2 Viral Outbreak Investigation: Laboratory Perspective

DISCLAIMER

●  This transcript was prepared based on the Clinical Updates in COVID-19 live webinar session on 02/07/2020. The panellists for this webinar are Dr. Hani Binti Mat Hussin, Dr. Ravindran Thayan and Dr. Arni Binti Talib.

●  The transcript was prepared by Ms.Yip Yan Yee, Mdm Lim Ming Tsuey, Mr.Lee Weng Kiong and Dr. Chew Cheng Hoon from Institute for Clinical Research, NIH Malaysia.

●  This is intended to share within healthcare professionals, not for the public.

Citation:

Chew, C.H., Yip, Y.Y., Lim, M.T., Lee, W.K., Hani, M.H., Ravindran, T., Arni, T., Lee, C.K.C., & Goh, P.P. (2020). SARS-CoV-2 Viral Outbreak Investigation: Laboratory Perspective; Clinical Updates in COVID-19. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Institute for Clinical Research, NIH

DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3944784

Table of Content

Scaling Up National Lab Capacity for COVID-19 by Dr.Hani Binti Mat Hussin, MKAK Sungai Buloh

Introduction

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia

Timeline National/Country Laboratory Capacity for COVID-19 (RT-PCR)

Laboratory Preparedness for SAR-CoV-2 Viral Outbreak

Strengthening Surveillance Activity for COVID-19

Enhancing Country Laboratory Testing Capacity for COVID-19

Reviewing Laboratory Test Protocol and Validation

Strengthening Laboratory Biosafety & Biosecurity (NPHL)

Enhancing Laboratory Information System (SIMKA)

Scientific Data Contribution (NPHL)

Reviewing, Preparing and Expanding Central Procurement

Limitation

IMR’s Role in Viral Outbreak Investigation: COVID-19 Menace by Dr.Ravindran Thayan, Infectious Diseases Research Centre, IMR, NIH

Introduction

COVID-19 (Circulation Worldwide) as of 01 July 2020

Laboratory Preparedness

Laboratory Testing

Preparations of Staff

Laboratory Procedures for Testing COVID-19

Reporting of Results

Training for MOH Hospitals and Public Health Laboratories

Coordination of Laboratory Services of COVID-19, Ministry of Health

Accreditation of Private Laboratories to perform COVID-19 rRT-PCR

Escalation of COVID-19 testing in Malaysia

Escalation of Testing in IMR

Selected Research Findings

Study on best