The Donor Selection Guidelines (DSGs) are supplements of the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services (Red Book). For convenience they are divided into the following publications:
Please note, these guidelines are for use by medical professionals who are trained in their use. It is not possible to answer questions or provide personal medical advice through this website. Help with such matters may be available through a local blood transfusion helpline.
The guidelines on this website are always up-to-date, but implementation dates for each DSG may vary between the four UK Services. Please consult your local Service (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) for details of implementation dates.