Gastrointestinal Disease

Obligatory	Must not donate if: a) Ulcerative colitis b) Crohn's disease. c) Malignant.
Discretionary	a) Other conditions may be acceptable but carefully consider the suitability of individuals liable to iron deficiency through impaired iron absorption or blood loss. b) Coeliac disease, accept.
See if Relevant	Anaemia - 1. Iron Deficiency Diverticular Disease Gastroenteritis Indwelling Shunts and Stents and Implanted Devices Infection - General Inflammatory Bowel Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome Surgery Transfusion
Information	Part of this entry 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 01.