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

Varicose Veins

ObligatoryMust not donate if:
a) Active Inflammation.

b) Thrombosis.

c) Ulceration.

d) Within one week of injection.
DiscretionaryIf otherwise well, accept.
See if RelevantLaser Treatment
Phlebitis
Surgery
Thrombosis
Wounds, Mouth and Skin Ulcers
Additional InformationVaricose veins are not a reason for deferral. However if there has been recent treatment, or if there is active inflammation, thrombosis or ulceration, the donor should be deferred. This is to minimise any risk of thrombosis in the donor and transfer of infection to the recipient.
Reason for changeAn 'Obligatory' entry and 'Additional Information' has been added.

A link has been added for 'Laser Treatment' and for 'Wounds, Mouth and Skin Ulcers'.
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This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.