Review of 'false positive' COVID-19 cases finds Red Cross test samples valid, reliable

This July 8, 2020 file photo shows the Philippine Red Cross molecular laboratory in Batangas City.

Philippine Red Cross, release

MANILA, Philippines — There is no evidence to support an allegation that a Philippine Red Cross laboratory produced false COVID-19 test results, the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine that reviewed the cases said. 

In a brief of its investigation into allegations raised by President Rodrigo Duterte, RITM said it found no evidence for the claim and said the samples submitted by the PRC were "valid and reliable." 

According to the RITM, it looked at case investigation forms, laboratory records relevant to the cases and verification of testing workflow, proficiency testing, and the implementation of the PRC's laboratory quality management system. 

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