JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Accident

IncludesTrauma
ObligatoryMust not donate if:
a) Not recovered.

b) Still under follow-up.

c) Has a plaster-cast.
See if RelevantNeurosurgery
Surgery
Tetanus Immunization
Transfusion
Additional InformationAn unhealed wound or sore is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria in blood can be a serious threat to anybody receiving stem cells. This is because the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels. A plaster-cast can hide a wound or sore.

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TDSG-CB Edition 203, Release 02