JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Includes

Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

Accept if mother well and in stable remission off treatment. Inform transplant centre there is a history of autoimmune disease in a first-degree relative.

See if Relevant

Infection – General 
Malignancy
Radiation Therapy

Additional Information

The cause of these conditions is not fully understood and may include infection. Lesions caused by the disease can increase the risk of bacteria entering the blood stream.

Reason for Change

‘See if Relevant’ section has been added.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-CB Edition 203, Release 41