Because of a time span between transmission of the virus and production of antibodies, there still remains, however, a period during which one might be infected with undiagnosable HIV, even using the FDA approved testing methods. No action is taken. Blood-banking organizations notify members March 7. FDA issues donor screening guidelines, which some blood banks had begun to implement. The New England Journal of Medicine publishes CDC documentation of first 18 transfusion-associated AIDS cases.
Blood banks continue only to screen donors.
Nationwide testing begins. Money , March 1986. Right of privacy and confidentiality of records - Estate of Behringer vs. Princeton Med. Connell Foley LLP.The foregoing is provided for informational purposes only and not as legal advice. Any questions about the law or your rights and obligations should be reviewed by legal counsel engaged by you and provided with your specific fact situation.