At a meeting of regional transfusion directors they confirmed that all RTCs were testing for the Australian antigen and antibody. Dr Maycock reported that although BPL had been testing all plasma received since November 1971, some dried plasma in central storage had not been tested and he would write to directors about arrangements for testing.

Chronology Information

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Chapter/issue
Knowledge of Risk Before 1970
Key Person(s)
Sir William Maycock