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

Stoma

ObligatoryMust not donate if:
a) For malignancy.

b) Inflammatory bowel disease.
DiscretionaryIf the reason for the stoma is not of itself a reason to exclude and the stoma is healthy, accept.
See if RelevantDisabled Donor
Endoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Malignancy
Surgery
Additional InformationA stoma is usually performed either for malignancy or inflammatory bowel disease. It may be temporary or permanent.

If it is clear that a stoma has been performed for a different reason, that itself would not lead to deferral (e.g. following an accident or non-malignant obstruction), it is possible that the donor may be accepted. If there is any doubt:
Refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'.
InformationThis is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Reason for changeAdditional links and 'Additional Information' have been added.
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Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.