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

Splenectomy

Obligatory

Must not donate if:
a) For malignancy.

b) For a myeloproliferative disorder.

Discretionary

1. All Tissues:
a) If for trauma, or if underlying reason for splenectomy is not a contraindication to donation, even if on prophylactic antibiotics, accept.

2. Eyes:
If related to malignancy, see Malignancy.

See if Relevant

Haematological Disease
Haemolytic Anaemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Malignancy
Transfusion

Reason for Change

To update ‘obligatory’ and ‘discretionary’ sections and add ‘see if relevant’ links.

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TDSG-DD Edition 203, Release 59