Israel Health Ministry Reports BRCA Test Glitch Affecting 100 Patients
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health reported a glitch in BRCA1 genetic tests, potentially affecting around 100 individuals with false-negative results. The issue has been fixed, and affected individuals will be contacted for retesting.
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- About 100 people may have received incorrect negative BRCA1 test results.
- The malfunction was identified after reviewing over 90,000 genetic tests.
- The company Gamidor has fixed the technical issues causing the errors.
- Affected individuals will be contacted by genetic labs for retesting.
- The BRCA1 mutation increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Israel's Ministry of Health has announced a malfunction in genetic tests for the BRCA1 mutation, which is linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Following a review of over 90,000 test results, approximately 100 samples were identified where there is a concern of a false-negative outcome.
The ministry stated that the company "Gamidor" has resolved the issues that led to the potential for inaccurate negative results. Genetic laboratories will proactively contact individuals who may be affected and arrange for repeat blood tests if necessary. Those who have undergone the testing and have not been contacted do not need to take any further action.
The BRCA1 gene mutation is associated with a significantly higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers.
