A pt claimed compensation that he acquired HIV by HIV Infected blood, which was stored more than 30 days at 4 degrees temperature. According to infectivity of HIV, is his claim genuine or wrong? Stored blood contain only RBC, no leukocytes which are essential viral viability and multiplication.

So more than 30 days stored blood is free from leukophilic pathogens of bacteria and viruses. Regarding this please give authentic reply.