Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper
This paper provides a comprehensive summary of evidence to explore and position the role of serology testing in the context of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) immunization and policy response in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The document builds on a review of academic literature and existing pol...
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| description | This paper provides a comprehensive summary of evidence to explore and position the role of serology testing in the context of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) immunization and policy response in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The document builds on a review of academic literature and existing policies followed by a process of discussion, validation, and feedback by a group of six experts. Six countries and territories—Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan—were sampled to highlight the differing contexts and scenarios in the region. The review includes an overview of (1) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence of Variants of Concern (VOCs), especially Omicron, (2) the introduction of immunization, (3) the available testing options and potential use of serology testing, (4) the landscape of guidelines and recommendations for their use, and (5) the barriers and challenges to implementing serology testing as a tool to support COVID-19 immunization. Based on the findings, the co-authors propose a set of recommendations to resolve knowledge gaps, to include the use of serology testing as part of the policy response, and to ensure adequate means of implementation. This paper’s target audience includes members of the academic community, medical societies, health providers and practitioners, and decision-makers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8811fbc9cad7463588d7e4f7d658a44b2023-11-23T16:52:09ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Translational Medicine2673-89372022-06-012327530810.3390/ijtm2030024Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion PaperTawee Chotpitayasunondh0Dale Andrew Fisher1Po-Ren Hsueh2Ping-Ing Lee3Katya Nogales Crespo4Kiat Ruxrungtham5Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, Bangkok 10400, ThailandYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, SingaporeCenter of Laboratory Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 404332, TaiwanDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei City 10617, TaiwanPolicy Wisdom LLC, Miami, FL 33173, USACOVID-19 Vaccine Development Program, Chula Vaccine Research Center, Bangkok 10330, ThailandThis paper provides a comprehensive summary of evidence to explore and position the role of serology testing in the context of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) immunization and policy response in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The document builds on a review of academic literature and existing policies followed by a process of discussion, validation, and feedback by a group of six experts. Six countries and territories—Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan—were sampled to highlight the differing contexts and scenarios in the region. The review includes an overview of (1) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence of Variants of Concern (VOCs), especially Omicron, (2) the introduction of immunization, (3) the available testing options and potential use of serology testing, (4) the landscape of guidelines and recommendations for their use, and (5) the barriers and challenges to implementing serology testing as a tool to support COVID-19 immunization. Based on the findings, the co-authors propose a set of recommendations to resolve knowledge gaps, to include the use of serology testing as part of the policy response, and to ensure adequate means of implementation. This paper’s target audience includes members of the academic community, medical societies, health providers and practitioners, and decision-makers.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8937/2/3/24COVID-19SARS-CoV-2pandemicserology testsantibody testsdiagnostic tests |
| spellingShingle | Tawee Chotpitayasunondh Dale Andrew Fisher Po-Ren Hsueh Ping-Ing Lee Katya Nogales Crespo Kiat Ruxrungtham Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper International Journal of Translational Medicine COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 pandemic serology tests antibody tests diagnostic tests |
| title | Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper |
| title_full | Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper |
| title_short | Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper |
| title_sort | exploring the role of serology testing to strengthen vaccination initiatives and policies for covid 19 in asia pacific countries and territories a discussion paper |
| topic | COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 pandemic serology tests antibody tests diagnostic tests |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8937/2/3/24 |
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