Are isolated anti-HBc blood donors in high risk group? The detection of HBV DNA in isolated anti-HBc cases with nucleic acid amplification test (NAT) based on transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) and HBV discrimination

Abstract

Aim: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can be transmitted by blood transfusions even so using serological tests having high sensitivity and specificity. We aimed to detect HBV DNA in isolated Anti-HBc donors and show if they have transfusion risk or not.