A letter from Dr H H Gunson Director of National Regional Health Authority to All RTDs entitled AntiHCV Testing of Blood Donations. The letter addresses Dr Lloyds unilateral decision to implement antiHCV testing on 1 July 1991. The agreed starting date date will remain in place. The letter advises that Dr Lloyds introduction of the test will be incorporated as an extended national trial in which Leeds and Liverpool also participate. Attached is a briefing note on line to takewith the press.