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I had my blood re-tested by my doctor after receiving a false positive screening test result with Red Cross. My doctor says I am fine and able to donate. Why can the Red Cross accept my blood?

April 26, 2017blood doctor False positive re-tested red cross screening Test

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I had my blood re-tested by my doctor after receiving a false positive screening test result with Red Cross. My doctor says I am fine and able to donate. Why can the Red Cross accept my blood?

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At this time, the American Red Cross does not have an FDA approved re-entry protocol for donors who have had false positive test results. If we receive approval for a re-entry policy, we will happily notify you that you may be tested to re-enter the pool of qualified donors.