Investigation launched into missing COVID-19 swabs from an Adelaide testing clinic

SA Well being has launched an investigation into how greater than 70 COVID-19 swabs went lacking from an Adelaide Hills testing clinic.
Seventy-two PCR samples collected from the Mount Baker testing clinic on Monday went lacking, forcing dozens of individuals to get one other take a look at.
"I received known as by SA Pathology saying they'd misplaced my take a look at. Bit annoying," Sophie Vears mentioned.

Dozens of people in the Adelaide Hills area had to get re-tested meaning their quarantine time has also been extended.
Dozens of individuals within the Adelaide Hills space needed to get re-tested that means their quarantine time has additionally been prolonged. (9News)

Ms Vears mentioned she was initially examined after creating signs and has been ready for her outcome whereas in isolation.
"I believe that is my sixth day immediately, so yeah it is a bit irritating that I have been at residence ready for a take a look at that simply wasn't coming," Ms Vears mentioned.
SA Well being is investigating the place the unique samples have ended up and is advising everybody impacted to be re-tested.

SA Health has launched an investigation into how more 72 COVID-19 swabs went missing from the Mount Baker testing clinic.
SA Well being has launched an investigation into how extra 72 COVID-19 swabs went lacking from the Mount Baker testing clinic. (9News)

"These people who find themselves inconvenienced we sincerely apologise however we're again onto offering a really top quality service going ahead," Premier Steven Marshall mentioned.
For folks like Ms Vears, it means extra time isolation as they wait for brand new outcomes.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: A COVID-19 testing clinic sign at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on January 21, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. NSW has recorded 46 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, marking the deadliest day in the state since the start of the pandemic. NSW also recorded 25,168 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hour reporting period. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
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"It feels a bit unprofessional, however I assume they've a number of circumstances and stuff it is exhausting to maintain monitor. I do really feel unhealthy for them, however it's a bit irritating," Ms Vears mentioned.

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