Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology for approaching Covid-19 Diagnostic Testing in Dialysis Units

ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic brought several challenges to the healthcare system: diagnosis, treatment and measures to prevent the spread of the disease. With the greater availability and variety of diagnostic tests, it is essential to properly interpret them. This paper intends to help dialysis units concerning the use of clinical criteria and diagnostic tests for decision making regarding the discontinuation of isolation of patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, as well as the return to work activities for employees with suspected or confirmed Covid-19.

摘要
新型冠状病毒肺炎（COVID-19）疫情给医疗体系带来了多重挑战，涉及疾病诊断、临床治疗与病毒传播防控措施三大关键环节。随着诊断检测手段的可及性持续提升、类型愈发多样，对各类检测结果进行科学合理的解读已成为不可或缺的核心任务。本研究旨在为透析科室提供决策辅助，助力其依托临床评判标准与诊断检测结果，为疑似或确诊COVID-19患者解除隔离、以及疑似或确诊COVID-19的员工恢复在岗工作开展决策提供参考依据。