The COVID-19 pandemic has brought infectious disease testing to the forefront of public health. From widespread testing to developing new diagnostics, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of effective testing in controlling the spread of infectious diseases. However, the pandemic has also revealed the ongoing challenges and lessons learned in infectious disease testing. One of the key lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of rapid and accurate testing. In the early days of the pandemic, testing was limited and often took several days to produce results. This delay in testing made it difficult to control the spread of the virus, as infected individuals were unknowingly spreading the virus to others. As a result, many countries have since invested in rapid testing technologies that can produce results in as little as 15 minutes, allowing for more effective contact tracing and isolation measures. Another lesson learned from the pandemic is the import...