The Expert Group on the Treatment of Haemophilia decided the initial aim would be to provide anti-haemophilic globulin concentrate from 250,000 donations. Read more about The Expert Group on the Treatment of Haemophilia decided the initial aim would be to provide anti-haemophilic globulin concentrate from 250,000 donations.
The Expert Group on the Treatment of Haemophilia met for the first time. Read more about The Expert Group on the Treatment of Haemophilia met for the first time.
Dr Maycock wrote to the DHSS urging them to "have constantly in mind the need to develop our own sources in the UK transfusion services". Read more about Dr Maycock wrote to the DHSS urging them to "have constantly in mind the need to develop our own sources in the UK transfusion services".
Dr Biggs wrote to the CMO calling for the new buildings at Elstree and in Edinburgh to be accelerated in order to enable greater domestic production of concentrates. Read more about Dr Biggs wrote to the CMO calling for the new buildings at Elstree and in Edinburgh to be accelerated in order to enable greater domestic production of concentrates.
The SHHD drew up plans to build PFC and made a formal agreement with the Ministry of Health to fractionate plasma from four northern English regions. Read more about The SHHD drew up plans to build PFC and made a formal agreement with the Ministry of Health to fractionate plasma from four northern English regions.
BPL was extended in a "make and mend" operation. Read more about BPL was extended in a "make and mend" operation.
The NBTS started routine screening of all blood donations for antibodies to HTLV-3. Read more about The NBTS started routine screening of all blood donations for antibodies to HTLV-3.
The PHLS recommended three tests to the EAGA as most suitable for use in diagnostic laboratories, two of which were particularly suitable for use in blood transfusion centres. Read more about The PHLS recommended three tests to the EAGA as most suitable for use in diagnostic laboratories, two of which were particularly suitable for use in blood transfusion centres.
Kenneth Clarke announced that an AIDS blood test would be introduced within the next few months. Read more about Kenneth Clarke announced that an AIDS blood test would be introduced within the next few months.
Professor Bloom wrote to the DCMO stating that one or more of the FDA-approved tests should be introduced immediately. Read more about Professor Bloom wrote to the DCMO stating that one or more of the FDA-approved tests should be introduced immediately.