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Israel's Health Ministry Reviews Genetic Test Malfunction, 109 New Carriers Identified

11/29/2025

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The Health Ministry of Israel formed a special review committee after a malfunction in genetic test kits detecting a MECR mutation, part of Israel's expanded genetic screening program.
The issue arose after a woman received conflicting results from different testing companies, with investigators identifying a software error.
The ministry instructed laboratories to reread over 95% of tests, identifying 109 new carriers.

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Story summary

The Health Ministry of Israel formed a special review committee after a malfunction in genetic test kits detecting a MECR mutation, part of Israel's expanded genetic screening program.
The issue arose after a woman received conflicting results from different testing companies, with investigators identifying a software error.
The ministry instructed laboratories to reread over 95% of tests, identifying 109 new carriers.