Obligatory | Must not donate if:
a) Has an indwelling shunt.
b) The donor has an indwelling urinary catheter, or it is less than seven days since catheterisation.
c) Has a pressure sore. |
See if Relevant | Anti-Androgens
Indwelling Shunts and Stents and Implanted Devices
Infection-General
Malignancy
Surgery
Urinary Catherisation |
Additional Information | All of the conditions under 'Obligatory' put the potential donor at increased risk of bacteria being present in the blood stream. 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 change | The deferral for donors who use a urinary catheter has been reworded and the See if Relevant section has been revised. |
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. |