If fully treated in the past and confirmatory tests exclude recent infection, discuss with a Designated Medical Officer.
Additional Information
The interpretation of syphilis testing is often difficult. The advice of an experienced microbiologist may be required before a decision on safety can be made.
2. Current or Former Sexual Partner of Affected Individual
Obligatory
Must not donate if:
a) The potential donor was diagnosed with syphilis (see 'Affected Individual' section above).
b) It is less than three months since last sexual contact with an infected partner.
Discretionary
a) If it is more than three months from the last sexual contact with an infected partner, accept.
b) If it is more than three months since an infected partner has completed treatment, accept.