Sunday, June 9, 2013

213 people erroneously a diagnosis of HIV infection

In New York, more than 200 people were tested for HIV-positive, which was a re-analysis incorrectly. Incorrect results were calculated using the "fast" test, which detects the presence of the virus by swab from the mouth. A total of 213 people have a false positive test. All these men were sent immediately for further investigation, according to the city Department of Health. Repeated tests of blood samples showed negative results for the presence of HIV infection. The experts at the Department of Health is to determine the cause of such a large number of false-positive HIV tests. Test to be quickly used the results in clinics in New York since 2005. Currently the use of this diagnostic method in New York is closed.

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