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

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.