COVID-19 Antigen Tests Processed in Colombia by Department

Weekly departmental data on processed COVID-19 antigen tests in Colombia, updated as of 2026-05-18. The dataset includes columns for each Colombian department and a month column, suggesting a time-series structure. Data is sourced from over 500 national laboratories and aggregated by the www.datos.gov.co platform.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal trends in antigen testing using the Mes (Month) column across all 32 departmental columns.
• Compare regional testing volumes between departments like ANTIOQUIA and CUNDINAMARCA to identify disparities.
• Monitor weekly departmental data updates for potential shifts in COVID-19 positivity, as suggested by the description.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from over 500 laboratories nationwide, suggesting broad coverage.
• Includes columns for 32 Colombian departments, allowing for granular geographic analysis.
• Last updated on 2026-05-18, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata mentions permanent quality adjustments for reporting errors, implying potential data inconsistencies.
• The time range for the data is not explicitly stated in the provided input.

Provenance

Source

www.datos.gov.co

Collection Method

Aggregated from reports by over 500 national laboratories.

Freshness

Weekly updates, last updated 2026-05-18 17:33:22.

Geography

Colombia, by department.