Personal genetic test results were mixed up

A leading personal genomics company, 23andMe, says some of its customers received the wrong test results recently because samples were incorrectly processed. Up to 96 customers were affected by the mix-up. According to the blog Genetic Future, which reported on the mix-up Monday, some customers were upset about the test results before learning that they were given the wrong information. One woman suspected her baby might have been switched in the hospital at birth. The company, based in Mountain View, Calif., has since notified all of the customers affected and posted an announcement on its website that is accessible to customers who have accounts with the company.

Bonnie - just another reason why these genetic tests are "not ready for prime time."

P.S. The probe has widened to 5 companies that make these tests.