There was an allegation of questionable elecsys hiv duo results for 1 patient sample on a cobas e 801 analytical unit.The initial hiv duo result was 0.191 coi, interpreted as non-reactive.The sample was repeated and the result was 0.236 coi, interpreted as non-reactive.The patient had an elecsys hiv combi pt test performed on an e601 analyzer and the result was 438.9 coi, interpreted as reactive.A pcr test was performed on the patient sample and the result was negative.A western blot test was not performed as there was no sample left.The negative pcr test result was reported outside of the laboratory.The e801 analyzer serial number (b)(6) the e601 analyzer serial number was requested but not provided.
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