Research and analysis
Statements regarding COVID-19 tests evaluated by PHE
Public Health England (PHE) has undertaken rapid evaluations of selected commercial diagnostic kits and serological assays.
Documents
Details
Public Health England (PHE) has undertaken rapid evaluations of selected commercial diagnostic kits for their suitability for COVID-19 testing and serological assays for their suitability for detecting the production of COVID-19 antibodies. Reports of these evaluations will be made available on GOV.UK. In the interim, these reports have been circulated among NHS and healthcare colleagues for information.
Published 19 May 2020
Last updated 9 June 2021 + show all updates
Last updated 9 June 2021 + show all updates
-
Removed email addresses from Position statement as they are no longer in use for evaluations.
-
Addition of position statement on inactivation of SARS-CoV-2.
-
Added conflict of interest statement.
-
First published.