A test for HTLV-3 antibodies produced by Abbott was licensed for use by the Food and Drug Administration in the US. National implementation was expected within 2-6 weeks. Read more about A test for HTLV-3 antibodies produced by Abbott was licensed for use by the Food and Drug Administration in the US. National implementation was expected within 2-6 weeks.
Abbott, Litton, DuPont, Travenol-Genetech Diagnostics and Electronuecelonics were selected by the US Public Health Service to develop tests for AIDS and were provided with Dr Gallo's cell line. Read more about Abbott, Litton, DuPont, Travenol-Genetech Diagnostics and Electronuecelonics were selected by the US Public Health Service to develop tests for AIDS and were provided with Dr Gallo's cell line.
In a briefing note, Lord Glenarthur wrote that the UK HTLV-3 screening test developed by Dr Weiss and Dr Tedder was regarded as more sensitive, specific, and possibly more reliable than other tests available in the US. Read more about In a briefing note, Lord Glenarthur wrote that the UK HTLV-3 screening test developed by Dr Weiss and Dr Tedder was regarded as more sensitive, specific, and possibly more reliable than other tests available in the US.
At the internal Department of Health and Social Security meeting, it was agreed that ministers should be made aware of the screening of all donors at the North West London RTC, proposed to start in October, the need for funding to scale up the production of the test reagent, and the further need to set up a working group. Read more about At the internal Department of Health and Social Security meeting, it was agreed that ministers should be made aware of the screening of all donors at the North West London RTC, proposed to start in October, the need for funding to scale up the production of the test reagent, and the further need to set up a working group.
A paper was produced by the Department of Health and Social Security titled "Aids Immune Deficiency Syndrome [AIDS] - Current Developments". It highlighted that fewer than 20% of patients had survived more than 2 years after AIDS had been diagnosed, that the number suffering was expected to double within 6 months, and the importance of a screening test for the UK National Blood Transfusion Service. Read more about A paper was produced by the Department of Health and Social Security titled "Aids Immune Deficiency Syndrome [AIDS] - Current Developments". It highlighted that fewer than 20% of patients had survived more than 2 years after AIDS had been diagnosed, that the number suffering was expected to double within 6 months, and the importance of a screening test for the UK National Blood Transfusion Service.
In an internal minute within the Department of Health and Social Security, Dr Smithies called for an invited group of experts to plan ahead to give guidance to health authorities about the consequences of being able to screen for AIDS. It was planned to start screening all blood donors at the North London RTC in October 1984. Read more about In an internal minute within the Department of Health and Social Security, Dr Smithies called for an invited group of experts to plan ahead to give guidance to health authorities about the consequences of being able to screen for AIDS. It was planned to start screening all blood donors at the North London RTC in October 1984.
In a letter to the Scottish Home and Health Department, Dr Cash conveyed the views of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service directors that there should be a UK-wide working group on blood transfusion and AIDs. Read more about In a letter to the Scottish Home and Health Department, Dr Cash conveyed the views of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service directors that there should be a UK-wide working group on blood transfusion and AIDs.
At a Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service meeting, directors proposed a UK-wide working group on AIDS and said that such a group should be encouraged to mount donor screening studies. Read more about At a Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service meeting, directors proposed a UK-wide working group on AIDS and said that such a group should be encouraged to mount donor screening studies.
In a letter from Dr Fraser to Dr Smithies, it was stated that a screening test for AIDS would likely be available within the next 8 weeks and the implications of instituting a testing regime suggested there was an urgent need for a working party on AIDS. Read more about In a letter from Dr Fraser to Dr Smithies, it was stated that a screening test for AIDS would likely be available within the next 8 weeks and the implications of instituting a testing regime suggested there was an urgent need for a working party on AIDS.
Professor Tedder told the Inquiry that despite being advised differently, Porton Down decided to develop an antigen using an alternative and unsuccessful method. Read more about Professor Tedder told the Inquiry that despite being advised differently, Porton Down decided to develop an antigen using an alternative and unsuccessful method.