Immune Thrombocytopenia

Must not donate if:
Associated with malignancy

If underlying cause of thrombocytopenia or treatment given is not a contraindication, accept.  Refer to relevant DSG entry. Refer to designated clinical support officer if further advice required.

Malignancy

If treated with immunoglobulin:
Immunoglobulin Therapy
Transfusion
 

If treated with plasma exchange:
Transfusion

If treated with immunosuppressive therapy:
Immunosuppression

Immune thrombocytopenia can be associated with malignancies, especially haematological malignancies such as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

Amend the ‘Obligatory’ section, add ‘Discretionary’ and ‘Additional Information’ sections, add link to ‘immunoglobulin therapy’ and ‘malignancy’ entries.