BBV screening for EPP workers — DOccMed MCQ

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A hospital trust implements BBV testing for new EPP staff. Which viruses must be screened?

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Correct answer: D — HIV, hepatitis B (HBsAg and anti-HBs), and hepatitis C

DH guidance requires HIV, hepatitis B (HBsAg for carrier status, anti-HBs for immunity), and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is faeco-oral and irrelevant.

Reference: DH Health Clearance for Communicable Diseases