Answering the call to address the COVID-19 pandemicBehind every laboratorian is the support of 53,000 Healthineers

The urgency and complexity of the current COVID-19 situation continues to grow, and laboratorians play an essential role. Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is not the only need in managing COVID-19 patients. Fast, accurate screening and monitoring for the variety of health issues that may arise as part of COVID-19 disease management are also needed.

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We are committed to helping laboratorians navigate this new world, in order to help you provide the best care to patients in this challenging time. Laboratory testing plays an extended role in managing COVID-19 patients.

At Siemens Healthineers, we support our partners throughout the healthcare system by helping them deliver high-value care to patients.


As a truly emergent human pathogen, a specific test for presence of the virus did not exist with the onset of cases, necessitating rapid development. Most current testing for infection relies on detection of the viral RNA using a reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rtPCR).

In addition, serology testing from a blood sample can identify antibody to the virus.1,2 These tests will likely prove extremely valuable for surveillance and could potentially provide assessment for immunity, as well as aiding identification of acute infection.

Highly accurate antibody tests help inform clinical and public health decisions, and can be used as an adjunct to PCR tests to aid in clinical assessment.3,4

As availability and supplies for molecular testing for COVID-19 increase, testing turn-around times should improve, but remain contingent on sample collection, proper preanalytical handling (RNA is highly degradable), time to test result, and access to testing (point-of-care vs. lab-based).

When used as part of a comprehensive mitigation strategy, the CLINITEST® Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test can serve as an effective tool to help communities identify infected individuals and isolate outbreaks.

Learn how Siemens Healthineers is working hard to provide the best possible support to healthcare providers at each stage of COVID-19 patient care:diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, and follow-up.



To support you during the ongoing global crisis, PEPconnect is now offering online education on COVID-19. Get resources on coronavirus information, health and wellness, infection prevention and control, and the patient experience.


COVID-19 Laboratory testing guide

Testing is critical to differentiate COVID-19 from other respiratory disease such as influenza or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Widespread testing will both inform a COVID-19 diagnosis and aid a greater understanding of disease prevalence, especially in infections that are asymptomatic.

COVID-19: Scientific publications

This collection of information about the COVID-19 pandemic from trusted sources offers useful information to clinicians and healthcare providers fighting the virus worldwide. The content linked on this page includes clinical studies, the latest data, webinars, and clinicians’ first-hand experiences.


Siemens Healthineers coagulation abnormalities testing guide

As part of our commitment to labs and clinicians in the fight against the pandemic, we aim to keep you informed on current coagulation testing and monitoring recommendations in COVID-19 patients. Read our eBook for an overview on:

  • Thrombosis risk factors
  • ISTH-recommended coagulation testing algorithm
  • Leading recommendations for anticoagulation treatment
  • Relevant parameters for patient monitoring

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