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You need to test the donor because if the donor was found to be a carrier of Hepatitis B it would be prudent to give ready made immunity in the form of immunoglobulin and to give a Hep B booster. Wouldn't you want to check for Hep C and HIV in order to start anti virals? Perhaps I am not sure what you mean by low risk.... you mean the donor is unlikely to be carrying virus because of lifestyle, or the needlestick was not with a hollow bore needle use for blood.. Best wishes, Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Raybone" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 7:24 PM Subject: Needle stick injuries > Tis me again!! > > Here's one for you to think about and let me have your ideas.... > > If a member of staff (NHS) who is covered for Hep B sustains a needlestick > injury, and an assessment is made which deems it low risk, should there be > any need to bleed the donor?? Because even if the donor is a carrier, we > would not be doing any more vaccinations for the member of staff, or would > we? Surely just a serum save would suffice?? > > Let me know your thoughts, > > Thanks, > > Glenn Raybone >