There was no functional laboratory in the State for testing COVID-19 samples at beginning of the pandemics. The attribute of the system assessed were commendable and possess quality characteristics that may have contributed to early detection and identification of COVID-19 in Ogun State. The positive predictive value of the system is low, indicating large number of people with false positive results will inevitably be confirmed to have COVID-19. Therefore, there is a need to establish an appropriate and adequate laboratory support system. 