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The HSE has said that up to 100 people received the incorrect coronavirus test result and were in fact positive for the virus when told they were negative.
A HSE statement issued to the Irish Mirror said: “The HSE identified that on Saturday, April 11, fewer than 100 people had been informed, by mistake, that their test did not detect Covid-19.
“In the review, these patients were, in fact, positive for Covid-19.
“This error occurred because, in the case of a small number of laboratory tests, the initial test result was indeterminate.
“Typically, these results would indicate that another test is required.
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“Since we are dealing with a pandemic and it was not possible to request another sample within the required time frame, the decision was made to review the results of the initial test and re-analyze the sample.
“This was done to maximize the possibility of obtaining a test result for the patient if possible.
“The National Virus Reference Laboratory reviewed the detailed test data for the original test result and re-analyzed the original sample.
“As a result, they were able to determine that some were, in fact,” weakly positive. “
“Unfortunately, these indeterminate cases were initially reported as undetected and, as a result, individuals were notified as such in line with the results communication process.”
“This was picked up by our Contact Tracking Team and corrective action was taken immediately.
“A team of public health doctors has contacted or attempted to contact each person involved to inform them of the correct test result and to provide them with appropriate public health advice and support.
“We are pleased that no other patient has been affected by this error.
“The HSE apologizes for this error, and every effort has been made to ensure that the correct information is communicated to these patients without delay.”
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