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A member asked:

Just donated blood- results say i tested 'reactive' to t.cruz antibodies --- what do i need to do?!

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See Doctor: The tests used to screen blood donors are set at high sensitivity and may be false positive. See your doctor to get a confirmatory test. If the confirmatory test is positive, you may need to consult an infectious disease specialist for treatment. I do admire you for doing your civic duty by donating blood.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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