Explore a comprehensive seminar on COVID-19 testing and PCR diagnostics presented by Dr Kate Templeton, Consultant Clinical Scientist in Microbiology at Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. Delve into crucial topics such as incubation periods, diagnosis methods, sample collection, PCR performance, and challenges faced in testing. Learn about Scotland's approach to testing, the importance of turnaround times, and the value of repeat testing. Gain insights on various aspects of COVID-19 testing, including postmortem testing, environmental monitoring, contact tracing, antibody testing, and staff screening. Discover the complexities of PCR capacity, full-length sequencing, and the detection of asymptomatic carriers. Address questions about isolation protocols, discharge screening, and the testing of symptomatic individuals. Examine the sensitivity of tests and their implications for virus detection and control measures.