IMPORTANCE OF LABORATORY FOLLOW-UP DURING COVID-19 INFECTION

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593442314069

• Palavras-chave: Covid-19. Biomarkers. Exams in the laboratory. Prognosis.

• Keywords: Covid-19. Biomarkers. Exams in the laboratory. Prognosis.

• Abstract:

  Objective: To analyze the importance of laboratory monitoring during COVID-19 infection in the public and private health network as a differential for disease progression. Materials and methods: Through a qualitative descriptive study, a questionnaire was applied to 467 participants, the collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results and discussion: Among the participants, there was a predominance of women, single, aged between 24 and 30 years, self-declared brown, studying graduation, employees of a private company, with a monthly family income of up to two minimum wages, who were infected at least once by the Coronavirus. Risk factors identified among the participants were overweight and obesity, age over 59 years and pre-existing diseases such as respiratory, endocrine and heart diseases. Despite the aggravating factors for COVID-19, it was observed that among the participants who sought medical care, a minority underwent complementary tests. Conclusion: From the results shown, it is possible to be aware of how the assistance provided to patients occurred during the pandemic and, this way, to outline, if necessary, new strategies for the future.