Genrui antigen tests pulled from sale amid reports of false positives

The regulator received over 550 results from consumers in recent days that they had received false positive results from the Genrui SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has advised the removal of the Genrui brand of antigen tests from shelves following widespread reports of false-positive results.

The regulator received over 550 complaints from consumers in recent days that they had received false-positive results from the Genrui SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test.