The FDA and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics notified health care professionals of the recall of a blood testing kit. The HBsAg Confirmatory Kit is used to test blood for the Hepatitis B virus. An unknown component in the diluting solution may produce Not Confirmed results for samples found to be positive with the initial test. These false negative results could result in a lack of treatment for people infected with the Hepatitis B virus. Previously reported results should be reviewed. To read the complete FDA alert go to Blood Test Recall
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