This guide gives an overview of existing technologies available for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This guide is complementary to policy guidance issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

This guide may be useful to a wide range of stakeholders including:

• Ministries of Health (national, regional and district COVID-19 assigned personnel)
• Donors supporting diagnostic testing services for COVID-19.
• Public and private sector organizations with an interest in implementing SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic services
• Health care providers involved in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 cases