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

Syphilis

1. Affected Individual
Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

If fully treated in the past and confirmatory tests exclude recent infection, discuss with a Designated Medical Officer.

Additional Information

The interpretation of syphilis testing is often difficult. The advice of an experienced microbiologist may be required before a decision on safety can be made.

2. Current or Former Sexual Partner of Affected Individual
Obligatory

Must not donate if:
a) The potential donor was diagnosed with syphilis (see 'Affected Individual' section above).

b) It is less than three months since last sexual contact with an infected partner.

Discretionary

a) If it is more than three months from the last sexual contact with an infected partner, accept.

b) If it is more than three months since an infected partner has completed treatment, accept.

See if Relevant

Tissues Safety Entry

Reason for Change

The deferral period after sexual contact with an infected person has been reduced to three months.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-CB Edition 203, Release 51