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

Acute Nephritis
Obligatory

Must not donate if:
Less than 12 months since recovery.

Discretionary

1. All tissues:
a) Self-limiting renal disease e.g. single attacks of glomerulonephritis, pyelitis, from which recovery has been complete, do not necessarily disqualify the donor.

b) If there is doubt about the diagnosis refer to a Designated Medical Officer.

2. Eyes:
Accept.

Chronic Nephritis
Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

Eyes:
Accept.

See if Relevant

Autoimmune Disease
Immunosuppression
Infection - General

Additional Information

Renal diseases may present with associated conditions, e.g. autoimmune diseases or infections, and patients may undergo complex treatment, e.g. immunosuppressive treatment. It is important to evaluate the donor history comprehensively.

Reason for Change

Amended ‘discretionary’ sections, ‘See if relevant’ sections added, ‘Additional Information’ updated, to align this entry with the entry for ‘immunosuppression’.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 64