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 laboratories (n = 11) | Other (n = 80) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptomatic and contact person testing | 13 | 18 | 10 | 71 | 112 |
| Pre-admission screening of all patients | 9 | 16 | 4 | 70 | 99 |
| Pre-admission screening of high-risk patients | 9 | 15 | 4 | 65 | 93 |
| International travel testing | 6 | 7 | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| Proactive testing in a geriatric hospital | 9 | 7 | 6 | 42 | 64 |
| Periodic proactive testing | 4 | 13 | 5 | 41 | 63 |