Lab sealed for conducting COVID tests without licence
The Hindu
Surprise inspection led by District Collector reveals violations
A private lab near Edappally toll junction was sealed on Wednesday morning after a surprise inspection led by District Collector Jafar Malik found that the management was conducting COVID-19 tests in violation of rules and regulations. The move forms part of the decision by the district administration to initiate stringent action against labs carrying out COVID tests without the approval of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). “The inspections revealed that the Cochin Healthcare Diagnostic centre was conducting COVID tests without valid licence and approval from the ICMR. The PPE kits meant for people who turned up for the tests were used repeatedly for over a month,” said Mr. Malik. The inspections revealed that the test results were not signed by an authorised person. It was signed by a lab technician. Data on those who were tested positive was not recorded properly as per guidelines. The management also failed to report positive cases as per the procedure prescribed by the government. A nurse was found managing the facility, it said.
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