An article in The Guardian noted the use of a UK screening test. Read more about An article in The Guardian noted the use of a UK screening test.
An internal DHSS minute said that a screening test needed to be introduced "as quickly as possible". Read more about An internal DHSS minute said that a screening test needed to be introduced "as quickly as possible".
Professor Robert Gallo announced that he had identified the virus causing AIDS. Read more about Professor Robert Gallo announced that he had identified the virus causing AIDS.
Universal screening of blood donations for HIV commenced in the UK. Read more about Universal screening of blood donations for HIV commenced in the UK.
Direct testing for HTLV-3 was thought to be in the offing. Read more about Direct testing for HTLV-3 was thought to be in the offing.
Application for funding from the MRC was made for the prospective study. Read more about Application for funding from the MRC was made for the prospective study.
Dr Wallington presented the protocol for a study on surrogate screening at the CBLA Central Committee for Research and Development in Blood Transfusion. Read more about Dr Wallington presented the protocol for a study on surrogate screening at the CBLA Central Committee for Research and Development in Blood Transfusion.
The CBLA Working Group on AIDS agreed that a protocol for a study should be drawn up. Read more about The CBLA Working Group on AIDS agreed that a protocol for a study should be drawn up.
The CBLA Working Group on AIDS discussed surrogate screening and asked Dr Brian McClelland to submit outline proposals for prospective study. Read more about The CBLA Working Group on AIDS discussed surrogate screening and asked Dr Brian McClelland to submit outline proposals for prospective study.
At a meeting of the UK Working Party on Transfusion-Associated Hepatitis, Dr Barbara observed that the anti-HBc test had the value of association with Hepatitis B and NANBH as well as AIDS. Read more about At a meeting of the UK Working Party on Transfusion-Associated Hepatitis, Dr Barbara observed that the anti-HBc test had the value of association with Hepatitis B and NANBH as well as AIDS.