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Which hiv test is used for screening blood for transfusion (blood donor) ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

PCR (to detect HIV RNA) and an antigen-antibody (AgAb, "4th generation") test. Because they are so effective, there have been no transfusion-caused HIV infection in the Us for many years.

Answered 8/2/2022

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