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What protocol is followed when screening whole blood donors for HIV-1 RNA?
What protocol is followed when screening whole blood donors for HIV-1 RNA?
- All donors are screened individually; if samples are reactive, blood is discarded
- Pools of 20 are tested; if the pool is reactive, samples are tested individually
- Pools of 10 are tested; if the pool is nonreactive, donors are accepted
- Pools of up to 16 donors are tested; if pool is reactive, individual samples are screened (correct)
What viruses are currently detected through nucleic acid testing (NAT) testing?
What viruses are currently detected through nucleic acid testing (NAT) testing?
- HTLV I/II
- HIV and Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1)
- HIV, HBV, and WNV
- HIV, HCV, HBV, Zika, and West Nile virus (WNV) (correct)
In the provided text, what is the result of John's enzyme immunoassay assay (EIA) screen for anti-HIV-1,2?
In the provided text, what is the result of John's enzyme immunoassay assay (EIA) screen for anti-HIV-1,2?
- Reactive
- Not mentioned in the text
- Nonreactive (correct)
- Inconclusive
What is the purpose of serological testing of blood products?
What is the purpose of serological testing of blood products?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the viruses detected through nucleic acid testing (NAT) testing?
Which of the following is NOT included in the viruses detected through nucleic acid testing (NAT) testing?
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