Whilst a novel pathogen (SARS-CoV-2) continues its global spread causing COVID-19 disease, societies seek to contain, delay and mitigate the effects of the outbreak. Rapid and reliable testing plays an important role in the detection of the virus, the distinction versus other respiratory infections as well as the safe statement whether a person is contagious or not. Bruker therefore offers a portfolio of kits answering the diverse questions of identification the pandemic poses to clinicians.