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

2. Current or Former Sexual Partner of Xenotransplant Recipient

Obligatory

Must not donate.

Additional Information

Sexual partners of individuals who have received a xenotransplant may potentially be at risk of acquiring an unusual infection that may be passed on by donated material. Because the duration of any risk is not known, deferral must be permanent.

Information

This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.