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

Wounds, Mouth and Skin Ulcers

ObligatoryMust not donate if:
Has infected wounds, or skin ulcers, sores or mouth ulcers.
DiscretionaryIf an individual has an uninfected wound or small non-infected aphthous ulcers only, accept.
See if RelevantAutoimmune Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Infection - General
Malignancy
Surgery
Tetanus - 2. Immunization
Varicose Veins
Additional InformationAn infected wound, a sore or an ulcer is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.

A small individual aphthous ulcer in an otherwise healthy person does not pose such a risk. Donors with recurrent severe aphthous ulceration may have a serious underlying condition, such as an autoimmune disease.
Reason for changeTo clarify the nature of wounds that are acceptable.
Donor InformationIf 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.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 18.