Table 1.

Pre-procedural universal testing.

Advantages	Disadvantages
Results can assist in planning the procedure based on risk and benefit analysis	Significant cost burden
Use of PPE accordingly to negative or positive cases	Risk of false-positives and false-negatives
Planning of the procedure with enhanced precautions and use of minimal personnel (in positive cases) and adequate personnel (in positive cases)	Delay in procedure during to processing times
Decreased transmission risk, reduced downtime and disinfection strategies	Additional trips to the endoscopy center/ testing sites