Establishment of the Urban Institute of Disease Prevention and Control Laboratory Bangkok For diagnosis for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 has recently emerged, becoming a global threat, affecting directly all human beings owing to its morbidity and mortality. The scientific effort to understand and control SARS-CoV-2 transmission and clinical impact has been huge. Diagnosis is central and is the first step in recognizing and fighting any infectious agent. The Urban Disease Control Institute has developed a medical laboratory to support the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the pandemic, a component of success, namely: 1) cooperation from the Thai Association of Medical Technicians who volunteered to assist in laboratory work. 2) Cooperation from the private sector In investing in sampling locations Equipment Computer program to manage information Technology of system integration. 3) The presence of clinic acute respiratory infection and active case finding provides an opportunity for people who are vulnerable to screening, detecting pathogens more easily.  4) Have a good management system and organizational structure with clear direction for emergency response.   This has led to a high-quality disease detection system. 5). Have a clinical virology specialized consultant that helped to create a quality pathogen detection system.  The effect of these factors leads to a centralized system, verifying the case, ensuring the control system that leads to effective prevention of widespread disease outbreaks.