Biochemical and immuno-hematological test availability during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of private diagnostic laboratories in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Conclusions: Private diagnostic laboratories that offer clients most clinical chemistry, hematological and immuno-hematological tests are to be welcomed, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when public health diagnostic laboratories could be overburdened, and the stock of reagents might be low or unavailable. There should be a means to strengthen public-private partnerships and both patients and clinicians could benefit a lot by availing diagnostics as needed. Further detailed study is required to understand the role of private diagnostic laboratories during outbreaks and pandemics situation. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(1):3-8]Key words: Private laboratory, biochemical tests, hematological tests, COVID-19

Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Kassu Desta , Mistire Wolde , Gizachew Taddesse , Aster Tsegaye Source Type: research