| Obligatory | Must not donate if: a) For malignancy. b) Inflammatory bowel disease. |
| Discretionary | If the reason for the stoma is not of itself a reason to exclude and the stoma is healthy, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Disabled Donor Endoscopy Inflammatory Bowel Disease Malignancy Surgery |
| Additional Information | A stoma is usually performed either for malignancy or inflammatory bowel disease. It may be temporary or permanent. If it is clear that a stoma has been performed for a different reason, that itself would not lead to deferral (e.g. following an accident or non-malignant obstruction), it is possible that the donor may be accepted. If there is any doubt: Refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'. |
| Information | This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. |
| Reason for change | Additional links and 'Additional Information' have been added. |
| Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |