Obligatory | 1. Must not donate if:
a) After January 1st 1980 the donor has been treated with intravenous or subcutaneous human immunoglobulin.
b ) The donor has received multiple intramuscular injections of high dose immunoglobulin.
c ) Immunosuppressed.
2. Donors with recovered immunodeficiency:
Refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'. |
Discretionary | a) If the intravenous or subcutaneous human immunoglobulin was given before 1980, accept.
b) If given routine ante- or post-natal anti-D immunoglobulin only(even if received more than one dose), accept.
c) If single dose prophylactic immunoglobulin has been given, accept. |
See | If treated with intravenous or subcutaneous human immunoglobulin:
Transfusion |
See if Relevant | Hepatitis A - 4. Immunization
Hepatitis B - 4. Immunization
Immunosuppression
Prion Associated Diseases
Rabies - 2. Immunization - Post Exposure
Tetanus - 2. Immunization |
Additional Information | Immunoglobulin used before 1980 is unlikely to be affected by vCJD (a prion associated disease).
Single dose intramuscular immunoglobulin is unlikely to pose a significant risk of transmitting vCJD. |
Information | This entry reflects guidance from the former Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Blood Tissues and Organs of the Department of Health. |
Reason for change | To allow acceptance of donors who have received intravenous prophylactic immunoglobulin. |
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. |