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uponit7771

(90,339 posts)
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 08:04 PM Jun 2020

CONFIRMED: Abbott Lab testing STANKS! 106 adverse events reported to FDA zero for other test

This is not the NYU study this is field reports on the test, for Abbot labs its been 106 while 1 or none for the rest of the test available.

https://khn.org/news/abbott-rapid-test-problems-grow-fda-standards-on-covid-tests-under-fire/

The FDA has now received a total of 106 reports of adverse events for the Abbott test, a staggering increase. The agency has not received a single adverse event report for any other point-of-care tests meant to diagnose COVID-19, an agency spokesperson said.


If Abbot Lab test were accurate it could be part of a fast turnaround testing, tracing and quarantine regime but where we could back closer to normal... Abbot test are not reliable.

Damn, this stinks ... instead of shooting for a horror movie inducing and not thoroughly time tested vaccine we can shoot for a highly accurate quick answer test that would let people know if they're infected and could go inside of enclosed areas with reduced chances of being infected cause venues could know fairly quickly who has the virus.

A high accurate quick turn around test should be the priority in the short term vs an iffy vaccine and could get us closer to normality .... Abbot test isn't it

What say you?

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CONFIRMED: Abbott Lab testing STANKS! 106 adverse events reported to FDA zero for other test (Original Post) uponit7771 Jun 2020 OP
Only 80% accuracy standard? underpants Jun 2020 #1
Yes, that in and of itself is a crime against humanity!! We could just take the WHO test and go from uponit7771 Jun 2020 #2
The hospital system that I work for Horse with no Name Jun 2020 #3
Yep,band people take the virus home and spread it uponit7771 Jun 2020 #4

underpants

(182,803 posts)
1. Only 80% accuracy standard?
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 08:19 PM
Jun 2020

An FDA official cited the 80% accuracy minimum for point-of-care tests in late May even after two White House aides tested positive for the virus. The Executive Office of the President has spent roughly $140,000 on Abbott test kits, according to contract records.

uponit7771

(90,339 posts)
2. Yes, that in and of itself is a crime against humanity!! We could just take the WHO test and go from
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 08:21 PM
Jun 2020

... there but they totally screwed that up.

My goodness

Horse with no Name

(33,956 posts)
3. The hospital system that I work for
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 08:22 PM
Jun 2020

Won’t accept any tests not done by us. Too many inaccurate tests out there.

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