Ann Clin Microbiol 2025;28(1):5. A survey on laboratory capacity, testing practices, and management during COVID-19 pandemic response in Korea: a cross-sectional survey study
| Public laboratories (n = 15) | Tertiary hospitals (n = 20) | Specialized testing laboratory (n = 11) | Other (n = 80) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-admission screening of all patients | 10 | 15 | 9 | 65 | 99 |
| Pre-admission screening of high-risk patients | 8 | 18 | 10 | 60 | 96 |
| Periodic proactive testing | 5 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 47 |
| Proactive testing in a geriatric hospital | 5 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 43 |
| Military enlistment-related testing | 4 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 22 |
| Trainee screening | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Genetic variant analysis | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| New employee screening | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |