It was reported that early tests appeared to confirm the presence of the poison.
But the second test, on Wednesday, appears to have been a success.
A department spokesman said the test appeared to have gone off normally.
The tests appear to have become more difficult over time, particularly from 2008 to 2009.
The test does not appear to have been affected by the putsch.
In laboratory tests, P. africana appeared to be a poor hunter.
However, no formal tests appear to have been done.
But a more recent test and other research appear to tip the balance toward authenticity.
Unfortunately, tests do not appear to have changed much of what happens in classrooms.
But in general, the religious test had appeared to be safely drummed out of politics.