“Building on a review of academic literature and existing policies, PW had the responsibility to bring together a group of regional experts to create a comprehensive summary of evidence to explore and position the role of serology testing in the context of COVID-19 immunization and policy response in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The discussion paper concluded that evidence and current national and international guidelines and recommendations recognized the multiple areas of use of serology testing within and beyond the scope of COVID-19 immunization policies. Moving forward, an agenda for the inclusion of serology testing within COVID-19 immunization policies requires the engagement of public and private stakeholders and the international and academic communities. Based on the review of evidence and policies, the authors of the discussion paper proposed some recommendations to resolve knowledge gaps, include the use of serology testing as part of the policy response, and ensure adequate means of implementation.”
Chotpitayasunondh, T.; Fisher, D.A.; Hsueh, P.-R.; Lee, P.-I.; Nogales Crespo, K.; Ruxrungtham, K. Exploring the Role of Serology Testing to Strengthen Vaccination Initiatives and Policies for COVID-19 in Asia Pacific Countries and Territories: A Discussion Paper. Int. J. Transl. Med. 2022, 2, 275-308. doi: 10.3390/ijtm2030024