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

Osteopenia

Discretionary

If the cause is not of itself a reason to defer, even if on treatment to prevent or treat, accept.

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Additional Information

Osteopenia occurs when there is decreased mineralization (mainly lack of calcium) of bone. It can occur for many reasons so it is important to ensure that it is not associated with a condition that would require a potential donor to be deferred.

Reason for change

A new see if relevant link to Vitamins and other Nutritional Supplements has been added.

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Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 22.