Laboratory liability for HIV test errors and breaches of confidentiality

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Laboratories are liable for HIV test errors, contamination, and breaches of confidentiality. These errors can lead to delayed treatment for positive individuals or unnecessary psychological distress and treatment for falsely diagnosed negative individuals. Contamination from non-disposable materials is also a risk. Breaches of confidentiality are a serious offense, violating constitutional rights to privacy and potentially causing significant harm.


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