Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19

Guest editors Drs. Daimon P. Simmons and Peter H. Schur have brought together top experts in the field to discuss the critical topic of Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19 in this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine. This comprehensive guide covers key topics such as the performance of central lab assays to detect SARS-COV-2 antibodies, alternative methods to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, the role of antibodies in developing vaccines for COVID-19, SARS-COV-2 antibodies after immunization, and more.

Key Topics Covered

• Disease-specific alterations in the cellular bases of the humoral immune response in COVID-19
• Coronavirus antigens as targets of antibody responses
• Approaches for SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing in a reference lab
• Use of IgM, IgA, and IgG in treatment and prognosis of patients with COVID-19
• Performance of lateral flow assays for COVID-19 serology

Expert Insights

This publication provides in-depth clinical reviews on detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. The latest information on this timely, focused topic is presented under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Publication Details

Published by Elsevier, this 1st edition was released on February 17, 2022. The book is available in English and consists of 240 pages. The ISBN-10 is 0323835864, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323835862.