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Statements regarding COVID-19 tests evaluated by PHE

Public Health England (PHE) has undertaken rapid evaluations of selected commercial diagnostic kits and serological assays.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 19 May 2020
• Last updated: 9 June 2021 — See all updates

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Position statement regarding COVID-19 tests evaluated by PHE

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Position statement on inactivation of SARS-CoV-2: Implications for laboratory testing

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Conflict of interest statement regarding COVID-19 tests evaluated by PHE

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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

1. 9 June 2021

   Removed email addresses from Position statement as they are no longer in use for evaluations.

2. 2 June 2020

   Addition of position statement on inactivation of SARS-CoV-2.

3. 29 May 2020

   Added conflict of interest statement.

4. 19 May 2020

   First published.