Malaria - plasmapheresis donors

This entry only applies for donors who will only donate plasma for fractionation. It should not be used for donors who will donate whole blood, platelets and other cellular components.

Must not donate if:

The donor has been diagnosed with malaria and the donor has not fully recovered from their illness.

In all other cases, the donor may be accepted after their return from malaria risk area if they are well.

The 'Geographical Disease Risk Index' for countries with a current endemic malaria risk.

Cases of transfusion transmitted malaria have occurred. This is mainly a problem in people who have had repeated episodes of infection with malaria. Transfusion transmitted malaria is often fatal.
 

The processes used to fractionate plasma include several measures that inactivate or remove malarial parasites. This means that malarial risks described in the GDRI do not need to be applied for donors who will only donate plasma for fractionation. Malarial antibody testing is not required for these donors.

This entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

This is a new entry.