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Obligatory
Must not donate if:
Less than six months from an examination with a flexible endoscope.
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Discretionary
a) If the examination has been carried out with a rigid endoscope (e.g. colposcopies and most arthroscopies and proctoscopies), the donor is well and not waiting for further tests or results, accept.
b) If after four months a validated list for hepatitis B core antibody is negative, accept.
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See if Relevant
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Additional Information
Flexible endoscopes can be difficult to disinfect. There have been cases where infection has been passed from person to person by examination and biopsy using this type of instrument.
This guidance presumes that a validated NAT test for hepatitis C is negative. If this test is stopped, the guidance will change.
A colposcope is an instrument used to view more easily the neck of the womb (cervix). It is not a flexible endoscope so in itself is not a reason for deferral. Care should be taken to ensure that donor is well and not waiting for further tests or results.
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Information
This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
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Update Information
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
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Reason for Change
The 'Discretionary' entry and 'Additional Information' have been modified. A link has been added to 'Malignancy'.
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Donor Information
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