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Conducting screening, medical record review, and DRAI (Donor Risk Assessment Interview) review for increased-risk behaviors is essential for several reasons tied to ensuring the safety of tissue donation.

Firstly, identifying the risk of a negative screen due to the window period is significant because certain infections might not be detectable immediately after a person has contracted them. Screening tests have a "window period," which is the time after infection during which the test may be negative, even though the individual may be infectious. Thus, thorough reviews help to mitigate this risk.

Additionally, the potential for a false negative screening is another critical factor. If a donor has engaged in behaviors associated with increased risk for transmissible diseases, there is a possibility that routine screening might not catch an infection, leading to a false negative result. This can occur particularly with certain viral infections that may not be detectable with standard screening tests depending on the timing or the specific type of tests used.

Finally, the understanding that a non-reactive test might occur due to viral suppression is also pivotal in the review process. Individuals undergoing treatment for certain infections may have undetectable viral loads, leading to non-reactive test results. However, this does not entirely eliminate the risk of disease transmission, especially if