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Health Ministry Reports Flaw in Genetic Testing Kit for BRCA1 Gene

Israel's Ministry of Health reported a malfunction in Gemidor's BRCA1 genetic testing kit, potentially leading to false negatives for about 100 individuals out of over 90,000 tested. The company has fixed the issue, and affected individuals are being contacted for possible retesting.

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What happened

  1. 01Health Ministry reports flaw in Gemidor's BRCA1 genetic testing kit.
  2. 02False negative results are a concern for tested individuals.
  3. 03Around 100 samples flagged for potential incorrect results.
  4. 04Over 90,000 people were tested with the faulty kit.
  5. 05Gemidor has corrected the malfunction.
  6. 06Affected individuals will be contacted for possible retesting.
Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original

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