Obligatory | Must not donate if: The donor is being treated with systemic monoclonal antibody therapy e.g. Denosumab (Prolia) |
Discretionary | If the cause is not of itself a reason to defer, even if on treatment to prevent or treat (other than Denosumab), accept. |
See if Relevant | Disabled Donor
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Additional Information | Osteopenia occurs when there is decreased mineralization (mainly lack of calcium) of bone. It can occur for many reasons so it is important to ensure that it is not associated with a condition that would require a potential donor to be deferred. |
Reason for change | The addition of the obligatory deferral for donors with osteoporosis treated with systemic monoclonal antibody therapy and the addition of a link to Autoimmune Disease |
Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. |
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 38.