1.   But first they must test his blood.

2.   Blood samples from Hereford will be sent to forensic science laboratories in Birmingham, labs that are also equipped to test blood for DNA matching.

3.   And five died of AIDS acquired from contaminated transfusions that took place before it was possible to test donor blood for HIV antibodies.

4.   Biopure said it has also tested its blood on in human patients in Guatemala and Europe, with success.

5.   All of those who had their noses swabbed will be having their blood tested as well to rule out the possibility of anthrax exposure.

6.   But the American Red Cross does test blood for Hepatitis B, in addition to a number of other potentially infectious viruses, such as HIV.

7.   Finally, all donated blood is tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis and other diseases.

8.   He still has his blood tested once a week.

9.   His name was Simon, although he died before anyone in the ward got to know him or tested his blood.

10.   If nothing else, the wait was easier on employees trying to get their blood tested Wednesday.