There is no defined infectious window period for HTLV. The risk of missing recent infection with individual sample testing is low after 3 months.
Reason for Change
This entry was updated in line with the recommendations of the SaBTO Donor Selection Criteria Review Report published on 23rd July 2017
Person Currently or Formerly Sharing a Home with an Affected Individual
Discretionary
Accept.
See if Relevant
Current or Former Sexual Partner of Affected Individual above.
Additional Information
HTLV is neither contagious nor spread by the faecal-oral route. It is usually only spread through a direct blood to blood or sexual route. For these reasons household contacts do not need to be deferred.
Reason for Change
This is an additional entry.
Update Information
This advice is a requirement of the EU Tissue & Cells Directive.
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TDSG-BM Edition 203, Release 27