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Written question asked by Paul Beresford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 July 2007. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 26 July 2007 on behalf of the Department of Health.


CJD: Blood

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what studies have been carried out on prion removal of blood filters in the UK; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The United Kingdom blood services are independently evaluating the efficacy of the prion reduction filters that are currently available and which meet the qualifying criteria laid down by the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
153535; 463 c1282W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Blood CJD
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk