US FDA: Bad Lead Test Results Tied To Test-Tube Stopper Chemical
Executive Summary
An investigation by FDA and BD has concluded that a chemical used in some test-tube stoppers is the reason for false results on some blood-based lead tests from Magellan Diagnostics.
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