Post blood donation letter

[HepConfused55]

After donating blood, I received a letter from the blood bank stating

Your blood had positive screening, supplemental and confirmatory test results for antibodies to Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV).

I am confused as it also stated, "Generally, positive confirmatory test results indicate infection with Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus."

My doctor reviewed these findings with an infectious diseases specialist and felt no further testing was needed.  Any thoughts on this?

[Hospice_MA]

I once had a positive reactive test for Hep C, I had the test repeated...and apparently the first test was a complete fluke. My second test which my physician had repeated right away came back negative.  If your not being further tested with your doctor telling you it doesn't mean you have don't a need for further test, go to an find a doctor who specializes in Hep C and have them re-run the test.

[medicine12]

Please go see another doctor.  You may have a disease that may require treatment for yourself and precautions to prevent spread to others.