| Discretionary | If the potential donor passes the haemoglobin screening test, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Anaemia - Discretionary 1. Iron deficiency Bleeding Disorder Transfusion |
| Additional Information | Severe or regular nose bleeds lead to a loss of iron from the body and this can cause iron deficiency anaemia. Donating blood also causes the body to loose a substantial amount of iron. The combination of the two will make anaemia much more likely. |
| Reason for change | Links to 'Anaemia - Discretionary 1. Iron deficiency' and 'Transfusion' have been added together with 'Additional Information'. |
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