http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-03-19-hiv-results_x.htm
One machine performed 8,400 tests a week and it is estimated that 10% to
15% "were inaccurate".
Adaltis has installed more than 2,500 of these Labotech machines, which
can perform up to eight blood tests simultaneously, according to the
company's Web site.
2,500 x 8,400 divided by 15% (faulty tests) =
Up to 3,150,000 faulty tests a week
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Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said a congressional hearing will be held in
May to look into the equipment and its use.
"Every patient that took their test there — their trust was completely
betrayed," said Turner, who now lives in a Southeastern state that she
declined to identify. "People should be able to trust that when they go
somewhere, they are going to get the right results."