Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Includes	Crohn's Disease Ulcerative Colitis
Obligatory	Must not donate.
Discretionary	Eyes: If no ocular involvement and if the corneas are to be stored by organ culture, accept. Other Tissues: If mild, with no evidence of infection, tissues can be accepted subject to individual assessment. Refer to Designated Clinical Support Officer for advice if necessary.
See if Relevant	Infection – General Malignancy Radiation Therapy
Additional Information	The cause of these conditions is not fully understood and may include infection. Lesions caused by the disease can increase the risk of bacteria entering the blood stream.
Reason for Change	‘See if Relevant’ section has been added.

Update Information: This entry was last updated in
TDSG-DD Edition 203, Release 46