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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptomatic and contact person testing | 12 | 8 | 2 | 62 | 84 |
| Pre-admission screening of all patients | 7 | 6 | 1 | 56 | 70 |
| Pre-admission screening of caregivers | 6 | 6 | 2 | 51 | 65 |
| Pre-admission screening of high-risk patients | 8 | 10 | 2 | 40 | 60 |
| Periodic proactive testing | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 32 |
| Proactive testing in a geriatric hospital | 4 | 2 | – | 16 | 22 |
| Employee surveillance | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| International travel testing | – | 2 | – | – | 2 |
| Outpatient testing | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |