Obligatory | Must not donate. |
Discretionary | If more than 12 months from immunization obtain history and blood samples and: Refer to Designated Medical Officer. |
Additional Information | Only accept if negative for all markers (i.e. HBsAg, HBV-DNA and HB core antibody) or, HB core antibody positive, HBsAg negative, HBV-DNA negative and anti-HBs has been documented at more than 100 iu/l at some time. Immunization post exposure may be with specific anti-HB immunoglobulin as well as with HBsAg. May be combined with hepatitis A immunization. |
Reason for Change | Clarification regarding hepatitis B markers has been added to the additional information. |