Another 995 caught up in Covid pathology bungle

Almost an additional 1000 people were incorrectly told they tested negative to Covid-19 despite their results being inconclusive, a private Sydney pathology lab has admitted.

Another 995 people were incorrectly told they tested negative to Covid-19 despite their results being inconclusive, a private pathology lab at St Vincent’s Hospital has admitted.

SydPath, which yesterday revealed they incorrectly sent an SMS to 400 positive cases saying they are negative, has now identified another 995 people who were sent premature messages.

“As soon as SydPath became aware of the issue it immediately commenced a process to contact those impacted.

The queue for Covid testing at 4Cyte Pathology at Ultimo today. Picture: Richard Dobson

“This morning SydPath can confirm that all people within this group have been contacted and advised of their positive result,” SydPath said in a statement.

“The emergency response team investigating the cause of this error, has now identified approximately 995 more people, tested on 23 and 24 December, were prematurely sent an SMS advising them their test was negative when in fact their true result had not yet been determined.

“All of these people have been contacted and advised of the error. They have been advised they will receive their accurate test results by tonight (Monday).”