More than 100,000 DNA samples may need re-testing as Queensland lab bungle worsens
by Australian Associated Press from on (#6GGN7)
Scientifically sound methodology was sacrificed for speed', says health minister, Shannon Fentiman
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More than 100,000 samples may need to be re-tested after another DNA testing bungle was exposed at Queensland's troubled forensic lab.
It may take three years to clear the backlog, prompting the Queensland government to look at legislation changes to extend the amount of time DNA samples can be held.
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