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Annex IV BASIC TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR WHOLE BLOOD AND PLASMA DONATIONS

United Kingdom

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The following tests must be performed for whole blood and apheresis donations, including autologous predeposit donations:

  • ABO Group (not required for plasma intended only for fractionation)

  • Rh D Group (not required for plasma intended only for fractionation)

  • testing for the following infections in the donors:

    • Hepatitis B (HBs-Ag)

    • Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV)

    • HIV 1/2 (Anti-HIV 1/2)

Additional tests may be required for specific components or donors or epidemiological situations.