Dr Pickles stated in a memo that the department considered that there was insufficient scientific information about the test and the matter of testing blood donations for hepatitis was being kept under review. Read more about Dr Pickles stated in a memo that the department considered that there was insufficient scientific information about the test and the matter of testing blood donations for hepatitis was being kept under review.
In an article in the associated press it stated that US Blood Banks were to begin immediately screening donated blood for Hepatitis C. Read more about In an article in the associated press it stated that US Blood Banks were to begin immediately screening donated blood for Hepatitis C.
In a memo to Dr Metters and Elizabeth Baldock, John Canavan stated that at a meeting on 24 April their committee reaffirmed its view that the introduction of routine screening would not yet be justified. Read more about In a memo to Dr Metters and Elizabeth Baldock, John Canavan stated that at a meeting on 24 April their committee reaffirmed its view that the introduction of routine screening would not yet be justified.
The Economic Advisers' Office prepared an appraisal on the prospect of screening all blood donations for Hepatitis C and stated that alternative sources of data could contribute to assessment of its value. Read more about The Economic Advisers' Office prepared an appraisal on the prospect of screening all blood donations for Hepatitis C and stated that alternative sources of data could contribute to assessment of its value.
Robert Anderson sent a note to John Canavan on the prospects for an economic analysis of screening blood donations for Hepatitis C which indicated that more data was required to assess the value of the benefits that could be achieved. Read more about Robert Anderson sent a note to John Canavan on the prospects for an economic analysis of screening blood donations for Hepatitis C which indicated that more data was required to assess the value of the benefits that could be achieved.
Dr Gunson presented a paper on the pilot trial of anti-HCV tests on blood donations and commented that all participants had found the test straightforward and easy to perform. The results of Dr Gunson's pilot study demonstrated that the UK was in the position to carry out its own scientific evaluation of anti-HCV tests. Read more about Dr Gunson presented a paper on the pilot trial of anti-HCV tests on blood donations and commented that all participants had found the test straightforward and easy to perform. The results of Dr Gunson's pilot study demonstrated that the UK was in the position to carry out its own scientific evaluation of anti-HCV tests.
Dr Gunson spoke to Dr Metters about being contacted by the media about the prospects of HCV testing being introduced by the NBTS. Dr Gunson suggested he agree with him that it would be important to give the press office an updated brief on the department's position on HCV testing. Read more about Dr Gunson spoke to Dr Metters about being contacted by the media about the prospects of HCV testing being introduced by the NBTS. Dr Gunson suggested he agree with him that it would be important to give the press office an updated brief on the department's position on HCV testing.
An article in "The Independent" discussed the approval of the new test for Hepatitis C by the European Transfusion Services at a meeting in Rome, where the consensus was that this represented a significant breakthrough. Read more about An article in "The Independent" discussed the approval of the new test for Hepatitis C by the European Transfusion Services at a meeting in Rome, where the consensus was that this represented a significant breakthrough.
Various newspaper articles considered Chiron testing and the introduction of screening of blood donors for Hepatitis C and raised concerns about the transfusion service losing blood donors because their donations may no longer be acceptable. However, they also stated that failure to screen risked the safety of the national blood supply. Read more about Various newspaper articles considered Chiron testing and the introduction of screening of blood donors for Hepatitis C and raised concerns about the transfusion service losing blood donors because their donations may no longer be acceptable. However, they also stated that failure to screen risked the safety of the national blood supply.
In a letter to Dr Jones, Dr Rejman stated that Dr Gunson had confirmed that there was a pilot study of Chiron testing of 10,000 samples in North London and would report the results at the next ACVSB meeting in October as well as the review of the European experience of Chiron testing which was due to be discussed in Rome mid September. Read more about In a letter to Dr Jones, Dr Rejman stated that Dr Gunson had confirmed that there was a pilot study of Chiron testing of 10,000 samples in North London and would report the results at the next ACVSB meeting in October as well as the review of the European experience of Chiron testing which was due to be discussed in Rome mid September.