Poisoning

Must not donate if:
There is evidence that the individual (donor/or mother of cord blood donor) has ingested, or been otherwise exposed to toxic substances that could be transmitted in donated material in dosages that could endanger the health of recipients.
 

If the individual is being monitored following exposure and the levels of the agent in question are within safe limits, accept.

Addiction and Drug Abuse

Advice may be sought from the National Poisons Information Service if required.

This is a new entry. This is a requirement of the Human Tissue Authority Guide to Quality and Safety Assurance for Human Tissues and Cells for Patient Treatment