Topic: Testing Errors

2 chapters across the catalog

This Actually Happened!
Episode 1722 1:47:10 - 1:48:46

1722: This Actually Happened!

Florida Testing Data Errors, 100% Positivity Rates

An investigation revealed significant errors in Florida's daily coronavirus testing reports, with some labs showing 100% positivity rates. Orlando Health confirmed its actual positivity rate was 9.4%, despite the state report showing 98%. The discrepancies raised serious questions about the overall accuracy and integrity of the data being used to drive public health policy in the state.

Imperious
Episode 1140 2:16:03 - 2:23:02

1140: Imperious

MMR Vaccine Safety Testing and DNA Testing Errors

Following a lawsuit against HHS, documents revealed that the MMR vaccine was tested on only 800 children for a period of 42 days. In a separate medical discussion, the hosts share a story of a woman who underwent a double mastectomy based on a false positive DNA test for the BRCA gene. They warn of the dangers of relying on single-source genetic testing for major medical decisions.