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In 62,328 selected donors, 260 (0.4%), 267 (0.4%), and 76 (0.12%) were reactive for HBsAg, anti-HCV antibodies, and initial NAT; 26 (0.04%) and 8 (0.01%) discriminated against HBV and HCV, respectively. NAT yield was 4 (0.4%,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 982) in deferred donors and 76 (0.1%,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 62253) in selected blood donors. The deferral could exclude 1\u20132 HBV and\/or HCV-reactive blood donors from entering the quarantine blood supply for every 100 donors with a history of hepatitis-related risk factors. 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