Why the UK is struggling to scale up coronavirus testing
“There are multiple issues with setting up new diagnostic testing capacity outside of regular diagnostic laboratories,” he said. “Research laboratories have different approaches, equipment & staff
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“There are multiple issues with setting up new diagnostic testing capacity outside of regular diagnostic laboratories,” he said. “Research laboratories have different approaches, equipment & staff
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@FT again provides a cool headed response to the supposed responses (eg numerous small labs not set up for mass reporting) and also using different equipment , minor but crucial diffferences in ingredients & problems with fast expansion .
Apples with apples & all that
Apples with apples & all that
“There is nothing more dangerous at the moment than reporting incorrect negative or positive results to staff or patients.”
It isn’t just the testing it is connecting the swabs and testing outcome with the right hospital/ GP and patient
It isn’t just the testing it is connecting the swabs and testing outcome with the right hospital/ GP and patient
Those who have worked in the field of mass testing will know that consistency of quality and rock solid data tracking from start to finish are critical.
Otherwise the wrong GP or hospital or patient gets the wrong result.
Otherwise the wrong GP or hospital or patient gets the wrong result.
