Dr Gunson presented the preliminary report on the UKBTS study of surrogate and Chiron testing which noted: "The Chiron test had been used in first time recipients of Factor 8Y. Preliminary results had shown no positives, while most recipients of earlier concentrates were Chiron positive. Further study of stored haemophiliac sera was advocated."

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Chapter/issue
Hepatitis C Screening
Key Person(s)
Dr Harold H Gunson