The Ortho assay was published in "Science" and was evaluated internationally from that date onwards. Read more about The Ortho assay was published in "Science" and was evaluated internationally from that date onwards.
Professor Zuckerman spoke of a specific test for non-A non-B Hepatitis being "awaited with breathless anticipation", thereby conveying both the importance of developing such a test and the urgency of doing so. Read more about Professor Zuckerman spoke of a specific test for non-A non-B Hepatitis being "awaited with breathless anticipation", thereby conveying both the importance of developing such a test and the urgency of doing so.
Dr Gunson presented the results of the pilot study to a meeting of the National Management Committee of the NBTS and undertook to prepare a more comprehensive report for the ACVSB. Read more about Dr Gunson presented the results of the pilot study to a meeting of the National Management Committee of the NBTS and undertook to prepare a more comprehensive report for the ACVSB.
At a meeting of the NBTS' Northern Division, Dr Gunson described extending the original valuation study. Read more about At a meeting of the NBTS' Northern Division, Dr Gunson described extending the original valuation study.
At an East Anglia Blood Transfusion Centre meeting, Professor Allain said he would prefer to introduce routine testing at an early date. Read more about At an East Anglia Blood Transfusion Centre meeting, Professor Allain said he would prefer to introduce routine testing at an early date.
Funding was agreed and a commencement for HCV testing in July was likely. Read more about Funding was agreed and a commencement for HCV testing in July was likely.
Dr Gunson and Violet Rawlinson produced a report regarding the first months of anti-HCV testing. Read more about Dr Gunson and Violet Rawlinson produced a report regarding the first months of anti-HCV testing.
Dr Gunson's revised "Report on the Meeting in Rome to Discuss Chiron Testing" was submitted to the ACVSB. It added that every effort must be made to ensure that a confirmatory test was available in the UK at the time routine donor screening was introduced. Read more about Dr Gunson's revised "Report on the Meeting in Rome to Discuss Chiron Testing" was submitted to the ACVSB. It added that every effort must be made to ensure that a confirmatory test was available in the UK at the time routine donor screening was introduced.
Dr Metters wrote a memo suggesting that the next ACVSB meeting should be brought forward and solely devoted to the question of whether routine anti-HCV screening of blood donations should commence. Read more about Dr Metters wrote a memo suggesting that the next ACVSB meeting should be brought forward and solely devoted to the question of whether routine anti-HCV screening of blood donations should commence.
Dr Gunson wrote to RTC directors in England and Wales informing them the Department of Health had agreed that routine anti-HCV testing could be put into operation. Read more about Dr Gunson wrote to RTC directors in England and Wales informing them the Department of Health had agreed that routine anti-HCV testing could be put into operation.