Here, we evaluated the use and suitability of the RT-LAMP assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection. We also developed LAMP-sequencing as a fully scalable alternative to colorimetric or fluorometric analysis of DNA amplification reactions. Our results indicate that whereas the RT-LAMP assay using the N-A primer set is not sensitive enough to replace RT-qPCR in all applications, it does hold promise as a method for testing large numbers of samples.