| Includes | Systemic treatment with monoclonal antibody (MAb) treatments |
| Obligatory | Must not donate |
| Discretionary | a) If an individual monoclonal antibody treatment is listed in the entry for the underlying condition, apply guidance as per that entry. b) If the underlying condition does not preclude donation, and it is more than 6 months from last treatment, accept. |
| See | Is there is a specific A-Z index entry for the treatment and/or condition you are concerned about? |
| See if Relevant | Autoimmune Disease |
| Additional Information | Current scientific literature does not provide conclusive evidence to reject concerns that individuals on these treatments are more prone to infection. Until further clarity is provided in the literature, donors on these medications are withdrawn, unless otherwise stated. |
| Reason for change | This is a new entry. |
This entry was last updated in:
WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 71