Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 28 June 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Screening
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS PCR tests contain latex; and what steps he is taking to ensure that people with allergies to latex have access to reliable covid-19 tests.
- Answer
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are not made with natural rubber latex. However the presence or traces of natural rubber latex in the product as delivered to the end-user cannot be excluded completely due to the potential to come into contact with latex during transportation or handling processes. We are currently reviewing all aspects of PCR testing in light of this potential risk.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 21127
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Screening Allergies Coronavirus Latex
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- 2021-06-29 15:26:55 +0100
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