Screening Test for Reverse Transcriptase Containing Virus such as Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis, NANBH
Description of Invention:
The invention covers a screening test for detecting the presence of contaminating or infectious agents causing non-A, non-B hepatitis or AIDS in a blood donor setting. A kit for detecting contaminating agents belongs to retrovirus is also disclosed. Screening blood or blood related products so as to prevent spreading of infection or contamination due to retroviruses is now possible by the present invention.
Inventors:
BP Seto RJ Gerety WG Coleman (FDA)
Patent Status:
DHHS Reference No. E-003-1985/0 Licensing Status: This technology is no longer available for licensing.
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