HC Deb 12 November 1985 vol 86 cc147-8W
17. Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what screening tests are taken in the National Health Service for blood transfusion to detect if donors are suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Mr. Hayhoe

Since 14 October this year all blood donations collected by the national blood transfusion service have been tested for antibody to HTLV III. the AIDS virus. The two commercial tests currently being used are made by Wellcome Diagnostics and Organon Teknika Limited.