Variation in the false positive rate
I am copying articles from 2020 here for prosperity. This was first published on www.logicinthetimeofcovid.com on 8th September 2020.
There are numerous factors that can contribute to a false positive result. We understand some more than others. Error can creep in right from the moment the swab is opened until it passes quality control checks in the lab. Examples we understand include other RNA being present from a different source and cross contamination. Each source of error may …
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