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

Self-Catheterization

ObligatoryMust not donate:
Additional InformationDonors who need to self-catheterize are likely to have bacteraemia following the procedure. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because they can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.
Reason for changeThe 'Additional Information' has been extended.
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This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.