Implementation of on-site inspections for private inspection organizations

At a private laboratory in Yokohama, the results of the COVID-19 PCR test were incorrect and reported to the medical institutions and patients who requested the test, even though they were originally negative. In response to this, an on-site inspection was conducted based on the law on clinical laboratory technicians, etc. as a public health center responsible for the registered sanitation laboratory in Yokohama City. We believe that improving the reliability of PCR tests is important for preventing the spread of infection in COVID-19, and this time we will inform you of the information identified as of today.