Must not donate if:
a) Causes excessive bleeding or bruising.
b) The donor has thrombocytosis.
c) The donor has thrombocytopenia.
d) Taking drugs to reduce platelet function.
Discretionary
If drugs to reduce platelet function are self prescribed (i.e. low dose aspirin), the donor meets all other criteria and the donation will not be used for platelets, accept.
Bruising and post donation bleeding can be distressing and potentially dangerous.
For donors who are identified as having an abnormal platelet count following testing by the blood transfusion service, refer to the ‘Platelet Count’ entry.
Reason for change
Removal of link to Thrombocytosis entry and redirection to the Platelet Count page for donors identified as having an abnormal platelet count if tested by the blood transfusion service.
Donor Information
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Update Information
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 66