Siemens Healthcare recalls ADVIA Centaur Folate test kits for false elevated folate results due to homocysteine assay interference. All kits are affected.
Homocysteine Assay May Cause Elevated Results in the Folate Assay
Siemens Healthcare is recalling all ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 Test Kit) products for potential false high folate results. This could lead to incorrect health assessments if used in medical testing.
The homocysteine assay in the test kit can cause the folate assay to show higher results than actual. This interference might lead to incorrect health assessments if the test is used without proper controls.
Healthcare providers using the ADVIA Centaur Folate test kits for folate testing in serum or red blood cells. Patients receiving lab results from these kits may be affected.
Check for the Siemens ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 Test Kit) product name. All lots are affected, so no specific lot numbers or dates are needed.
Identify the product by its name: Siemens ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 Test Kit) for folate testing in serum or red blood cells.
The recall may cause false elevated folate results in tests. If you received a test result from this kit, contact your healthcare provider for clarification.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation. However, healthcare providers should check product details and consider alternative testing methods.
All lots of the Siemens ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 Test Kit) are affected. Check the product name and manufacturer details to confirm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0830-2020 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0830-2020 from Siemens Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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