| Includes | Immunodeficiency. |
| Obligatory | 1. Must not donate if: Immunosuppressed. 2. Donors with recovered immunosuppression: Refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'. |
| See if Relevant | Autoimmune Disease Immunoglobulin Therapy Steroid Therapy |
| Additional Information | Immunosuppression can mask the body's normal response to some infectious and inflammatory conditions. This could result in diseases that may be transmitted by donation from being missed by the Blood Services. If a donor reports recovery from immunosuppression or, if the underlying cause was unclear, refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'. |
| Reason for change | New links and 'Additional Information' have been added. |
| Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |