Obligatory | Must not donate if: a) More than one episode in the last 12 months.
b) Less than seven days off treatment. |
Discretionary | If this is the only episode in the last 12 months and the donor has been off treatment for at least seven days, accept. |
See if Relevant | Anticoagulant Therapy Drug Index - preparations which may affect platelet function Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Varicose Veins |
Additional Information | Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein. It has several causes, many of which are not of major concern. Recurrent attacks may indicate a more serious underlying condition and this is why a person who has had two or more attacks in the last 12 months cannot donate.
Treatment may affect the risk of the donor having extensive bruising or bleeding post-donation and may also affect the quality of the donation. Because of this, a seven day period off treatment is required before a donation can be accepted. |
Reason for change | The 'Discretionary' entry has been rewritten to improve clarity.
Links to Drug Index, 'Varicose Veins' and 'Additional Information' have been added. |
Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line.
Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |