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1. Acute Nephritis
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Obligatory
Must not donate if:
Less than 12 months from recovery.
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See if Relevant
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Additional Information
Self-limiting renal disease e.g. single attacks of glomerulonephritis or pyelitis, from which recovery has been complete, do not necessarily disqualify the donor.
If there is doubt about the diagnosis refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'.
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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 deferral period following an attack of 'Acute Nephritis' has been reduced from five years to 12 months.
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2. Chronic Nephritis
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Obligatory
Must not donate.
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Update Information
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 202, Release 02.
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3. Infection
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See
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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
This is a new entry.
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4. Kidney Failure
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Obligatory
Must not donate if:
a) Has renal impairment requiring dialysis.
b) Using erythropoietin or similar drugs to increase the haemoglobin concentration.
c) Is either under active investigation, or continued follow up by a specialist for renal impairment, or has any associated cardiovascular complications.
d) Has had a kidney transplant.
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Discretionary
If a kidney transplant was of a non stored autologous organ, accept.
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See if Relevant
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Additional Information
People with significant kidney failure usually have a high risk of anaemia. This, together with other factors, make them unsuitable as donors.
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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 16
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Reason for Change
Clarification has been added for donors with renal impairment.
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5. Polycystic Kidney Disease
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Discretionary
A diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease does not necessarily prevent donation. If otherwise well, accept.
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See if Relevant
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Additional Information
Polycystic kidney disease is usually genetic. It varies markedly in its severity and many people will not run into problems until later in their lives. Before this happens, provided they are otherwise well, there is no reason why affected individuals should not donate. Often they will have higher haemoglobin concentrations than normal.
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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
This is a new entry.
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6. Renal Colic, Kidney and Bladder Stones
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Obligatory
Must not donate if:
a) Symptomatic.
b) Under investigation.
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See if Relevant
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Additional Information
Renal colic is most commonly caused by solid material (crystals or a stone) passing through the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder (the ureter). It is commonly associated with infection.
It is important to wait until the donor is fully recovered and any investigations have been completed. This should avoid a donation being taken from an individual with infection. Infection can lead to bacteria contaminating any donated material. This can be dangerous because bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in the stored donation.
Kidney and bladder stones have many causes and may be associated with infection. It is important to ensure that there is not an underlying cause that would prevent donation.
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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
A link to 'Infection - General' and 'Additional Information' has been added.
Kidney and bladder stones have been included into this entry.
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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.
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