A Minneapolis woman is suing Mayo Medical Laboratories after she terminated a pregnancy based on misinterpreted test results.
According to the lawsuit, Mayo Medical misread an amniocentesis and advised the woman that her child would be born with Down syndrome. The woman claims that she was told that the test revealed that her baby had “an abnormal result for chromosome 21, ‘consistent with Down syndrome’”.
Based on this news, the woman made the decision to have an abortion. An autopsy performed on the fetus after the pregnancy was terminated, however, revealed that the baby did not have the condition and was, in fact, healthy.
After the truth was discovered, the medical lab re-examined the test slides and ran the test again, discovering that there was a contamination error in the first one.
The victim is asking for $75,000 in damages.
It is disconcerting to know that something as simple as misread test results can result in a life changing event or mistake. If you have suffered injury as a result of a doctor misinterpreting your test results, you have the right to seek justice for your injuries, pain and suffering. Speak to a skilled medical attorney to discuss your options.
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