JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Radionuclides

Obligatory1. Radioactive iodine therapy:
Must not donate if:

a) For malignancy.

b) Administered in the preceding six months.

2. Other treatment or investigation:
Refer to a Designated Medical Officer.
See if RelevantMalignancy
Thyroid Disease
Additional InformationIn general those used for diagnostic purposes are cleared within 24 hours. Some, e.g. radioactive iodine, have long half-lives and affected donors must not be accepted unless at least six months have passed.

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