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Do the people who take blood donations from people to use at the hospitals test you for hiv, aids, and other sts`s through the blood donated to them?

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Yes: There is standard protocol for testing the blood that includ hiv.

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Absolutely: Yes, the red cross protocols test for a variety of infectious diseases to insure a safe blood supply. There is a very low infection risk in receiving blood or blood product transfusion in the us. Donors are always in great demand...If eligible, donate!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/3/2013

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