Dermatopathology practice in the era of COVID-19

Arch Dermatol Res. 2021 Dec;313(10):811-813. doi: 10.1007/s00403-020-02183-x. Epub 2021 Feb 9.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected almost all aspects of our life including health care services. A lot of dermatopathology laboratories have stopped working during this pandemic. This article aims at reviewing the challenges and effects of COVID-19 on the practice of dermatopathology in view of the current guidelines.

Keywords: Biosafety; COVID-19; Coronavirus disease; Dermatology; Laboratories.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / diagnosis
  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 / virology
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques
  • Containment of Biohazards / methods*
  • Humans
  • Protective Devices*
  • RNA, Viral / isolation & purification*
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Skin Diseases / virology*

Substances

  • RNA, Viral