Posts tagged "false":

False positives in PCR test

The WHO gave a recommendation to use the PCR test differently. It is not enough for a diagnosis, and using it as such might result in lots of false positives.

https://www.who.int/news/item/14-12-2020-who-information-notice-for-ivd-users

The gist is:

Consider any positive result (SARS-CoV-2 detected) or negative results (SARS-CoV-2 not detected) in combination with specimen type, clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information.