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Reggio Calabria: an accredited clinical analysis center carried out rapid tests for the evaluation of the positivity of the coronavirus in the absence of authorization
Irregularity in 67 sampling and diagnostic analysis centers to search for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the 285 reviewed: it is the result of an operation carried out by the Carabinieri Health Protection Command, according to the Minister of Health.
The Nas Carabineros challenged 94 criminal and administrative offenses, for an amount of 145 thousand euros in fines. 60% of the infractions detected by Nas is attributable to non-compliance with rules and behaviors related to the application of epidemic containment measures. During the last week, 285 companies and analysis laboratories, private and affiliated, and other similar structures that operate in commerce and in the provision of molecular, antigenic and serological analysis tests were inspected with the aim of determining possible positivity to COVID. 19.
In detail, among the most frequent irregularities, the lack of authorization to carry out blood and biological sampling activities (swabs), carried out illegally and in inappropriate environments (15% of the alleged violations) was pointed out.
In particular, a Reggio Calabria An accredited clinical testing center was identified that performed rapid tests for COVID-19 positivity in the absence of authorization and related functional requirements, as well as expired chemical reagents used. 17 irregular reagents were seized for a total value of 1,000 euros. The responsible lawyer and a laboratory technician, however not registered in the corresponding registry, were referred to the judicial authority.
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