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July 8, 2020 at 9:49 AM EDT – Updated July 9 at 7:18 PM
The BD Max System COVID-19 diagnostic test from Becton Dickinson is showing an error rate of 3-percent false positives.
The nasal swab based test was given an emergency authorization from the FDA on April 8.
The FDA is recommending patients confirm their results with an alternative authorized test.
The company is working with the FDA to resolve the problem.
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