[Hepatitis B antibody (titres) for staff]

Hi

Just a query

THe Hepatitis B antibody (titres) which are required for the staff at BB , is this provided by the hospital or does the staff have to pay for it.

thanks

[U.S / international blood banking]

Hi David,

Things are obviously a lot easier for us in the UK than it is for you folk. We are very lucky to have the National Blood Service (Now called the NHSBT), who coordinate all donor collections, testing and selection for the hospitals together with reference work.

So, many of your hospital labs are also perform donor testing - I suppose this does make the work more varied and interesting- but it must be tough on you folk to have to deal with this all.

I'll try not to complain about my job anymore!

Thanks for info

Was wondering in UK at ur centre approx how much time are u able to spend for donor screening ?

[positive HCV test!]

Why did u do rapid for the donor? dont u just go for ELISA only?