A federal advisory committee at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has again taken no action after discussing concerns about a growing category of medical tests described by one member as the "Wild West" of lab testing.
Federal regulators said during a meeting last week they don't have the authority or resources to address the tests that have long-standing quality issues, yet are increasingly used in doctor's offices, emergency rooms and retail clinics across the country.
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