Splenectomy

Must not donate if:
a) For malignancy.

b) For a myeloproliferative disorder.

c) For haemolytic anaemia.

a) If for trauma, when recovered, even if taking prophylactic antibiotics, accept.

b) If for immune thrombocytopenia, if at least five years from recovery, even if taking prophylactic antibiotics, accept.

Haematological Disease
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Malignancy
Surgery
Transfusion

If haemolysis is severe enough to require splenectomy, it is likely to significantly reduce affect red cell survival in storage. This may be dangerous for any recipient.

This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

The permanent deferral of individuals who have had a splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenia has been removed.

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