CDC to drop 'gold standard' COVID test: PCR risks false positives

[not4un]

Will the new tests also make sure to inflate the positive case numbers?

https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/coronavirus/after-two-years-usage-cdc-will-move-away-covid-tests-pose-risks-false

[norcalAF]

as long as they use the tests from the company that gates and soros purchased, we can be assured that the tests will be accurate!

[JamesH]

Fake news. I looked into it, after seeing tons of articles claiming the same thing.

The CDC apparently withdrawaled the EUA because it only test for COVID19 and not the flu.

From the CDC:
"CDC encourages laboratories to consider adoption of a multiplexed method that can facilitate detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses. Such assays can facilitate continued testing for both influenza and SARS-CoV-2 and can save both time and resources as we head into influenza season."

There are multiplexed tests that can test for and separately identify COVID19, influenza A and influenza B. RT-PCR is still being used in these multiplex assays.

https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dls/locs/2021/07-21-2021-lab-alert-Changes_CDC_RT-PCR_SARS-CoV-2_Testing_1.html

I'm not saying it true or the CDC is being truthful. It's certain these articles are putting a spin on the CDC's Alert.

[sd_shooter]

The real question: Are they reducing the recommended cycle counts? (ie should be 20 instead of 40)

[numpty]

The real question: Are they reducing the recommended cycle counts? (ie should be 20 instead of 40)

It depends on what narrative they need at that point in time.

[bootstrap]

Innova Medical Group Recalls Unauthorized SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test with Risk of False Test Results

The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/innova-medical-group-recalls-unauthorized-sars-cov-2-antigen-rapid-qualitative-test-risk-false-test