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The Red Cross is also a leader in research and testing to protect the safety of the blood supply. We were among the first to develop and implement testing for many infectious diseases including, HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses, West Nile virus, and more recently the agent of Chagas disease.
The Western Blot is a confirmatory test, usually done as the second level of screening for an initial HIV positive result. Given that your blood tested HIV-negative on the western blot, this means that your initial test was a false positive. If you need more peace of mind, you may want to get retested just in case. HIV tests are anonymous and free at many clinics and health departments.