Abstract
The recent advent of Covid-T 19 pandemic has raised many questions globally. The diagnosis, data, tracking of disease and its control depended upon virology lab services which were not well-established in Pakistan. Therefore, the laboratories were designed and created in hurry. There were many questions raised about the gold standard test, which was PCR for the causative virus; SARS CoV2. There
was a need for its validation, standardization, interpretation and expansion of the service all over the country. The standards were set and guidelines were prepared. There was much confusion about the rapid test. The viral serology was established with caution and reservation. Its main role was in sero-epidemiology and identification of those who have been exposed to the virus. The rapid tests had no role. The standards were laid down and an attempt was made to streamline the diagnostic work.
